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J249 KBK

1992 Rover Mini

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2024
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

31,919 mi
Last recorded31,919 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2023
Typical for 1992 Rover Mini55,446 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ249 KBK
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2023 31,919 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2022 31,639 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2022 31,639 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Apr 2021 31,156 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2021 31,155 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 May 2016 31,154 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2012 28,191 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2012 28,188 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Sep 2011 22,675 miles

All tyres slightly perished & n/s front worn on outer edge.

Bump stop missing o/s front.

Slight buckle to o/s front wheel rim.

Slight corrosion to rear subframe.

o/s front door check strap insecure.

Fail 19 Sep 2011 22,675 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

All tyres slightly perished & n/s front worn on outer edge.

Bump stop missing o/s front.

Slight buckle to o/s front wheel rim.

Slight corrosion to rear subframe.

o/s front door check strap insecure.

Pass 4 Oct 2010 22,442 miles

Front tyres perished & cracked

O/S/R tyre perished & cracked

Oil leak

Fail 30 Sep 2010 22,442 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Front tyres perished & cracked

O/S/R tyre perished & cracked

Oil leak

Pass 24 Feb 2009 22,058 miles

all tyres walls starting to split

Pass 19 Feb 2008 21,417 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 26 Feb 2007 20,690 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2006 19,803 miles

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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J249 KBK is a 1992 Rover Mini in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 1992 Rover Mini models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.9% with a typical mileage of 55,446 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 J249 KBK, 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 34 years old, this Rover Mini is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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J249 KBK is a 1992 Rover Mini, first registered on 12 March 1992.

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