1993 Rover MINI 1.3L Petrol · L35 KWC
1993 Rover MINI (1.3L, petrol). First registered 01 Aug 1993. Recorded mileage 40,549 miles. MOT expired on 28 Jun 2026.
- Make & Model
- ROVER MINI
- Year / Origin
- 1993 · Stanmore (Wimbledon)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 28 Jun 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 40,549 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
L35 KWC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 30/06/2025
- 40,549 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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L35 KWC Mileage History
- 17/12/2021125,889 mi
- 07/02/20233,930 mi-121,959 mi
- 09/02/20244,429 mi+499 mi
- 07/03/202444,372 mi+39,943 mi
- 30/06/202540,549 mi-3,823 mi
Average of roughly -24,143 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
L35 KWC MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1993 Rover Mini (L35 KWC) between December 2021 and June 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 30 June 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (3 issues), Bodywork (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 17 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot missing (6.1.7 (g) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
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