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442 KUO

1962 Rover Mini

Grey Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2025
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

82,485 mi
Last recorded82,485 miles
Recorded on22 May 2024
Typical for 1962 Rover Mini47,266 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration442 KUO
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1962
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 May 2024 82,485 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2021 86,462 miles

front floor/sill rusty

rear subframe rusty

Pass 11 Oct 2017 82,449 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2017 82,448 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak ()

Pass 7 Jul 2016 82,412 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear tyre misshaped.

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

OIL LEAK.

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

fuel pump damp

spare tyre flat

Fail 4 Jul 2016 82,409 miles

Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear tyre misshaped.

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

OIL LEAK.

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

fuel pump damp

spare tyre flat

Pass 10 Jun 2015 82,324 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Oil leak

Pass 7 Feb 2014 82,250 miles

advise : inner drive shaft rubber sleves split

advise : metal brake pipe close subframe & steering rack.

advise : rear shock absorbers different lengths

Pass 26 Sep 2012 82,202 miles

corrosion offside outer sill

Fail 17 Sep 2012 82,133 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively damaged (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

corrosion offside outer sill

Pass 3 Oct 2011 82,074 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 29 Sep 2011 82,071 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Upper Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 4 Oct 2010 82,048 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

fuel pump damp - No visible leak

Fail 4 Oct 2010 82,047 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

fuel pump damp - No visible leak

How Reliable is the Rover Mini?

Based on 519,169 MOT tests across 45,631 vehicles.

66.8%
Pass Rate
876
Miles/Year
47
Year Lifespan
45,631
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 32,036
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 24,016
Steering rack gaiter split 21,375
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 18,460
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 18,348
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442 KUO is a 1962 Rover Mini in Grey with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 1962 Rover Mini models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.3% with a typical mileage of 47,266 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Rover Mini fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 32,036 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 442 KUO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rover Mini typically stays on UK roads for around 47 years. At 64 years old, this Rover Mini is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 442 KUO registered?

442 KUO is a 1962 Rover Mini, first registered on 13 February 1962.

Is 442 KUO safe to buy?

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