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K106 FAC

1992 Rover Mini

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

95,602 mi
Last recorded95,602 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2026
Typical for 1992 Rover Mini55,446 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK106 FAC
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1992
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Fail 4 Jul 2026 95,602 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2025 94,106 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2025 94,087 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2022 93,979 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2022 93,979 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Oct 2019 93,672 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Fail 1 Oct 2019 93,672 miles

Steering column has excessive movement up and down lower pich bolt loose (2.2.2 (a))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 4 Jul 2019 93,601 miles
Pass 30 May 2018 93,513 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 93,367 miles

Play in steering column

Pass 14 May 2016 93,227 miles

slight play in steering colomn

Pass 15 May 2015 92,907 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 92,217 miles

Some mounting bolts . washers appear to be missing

Fail 19 May 2014 92,217 miles

Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)

Offside Rear Sub-frame locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)

Offside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Steering column locking device missing (2.1.6)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Some mounting bolts . washers appear to be missing

Pass 8 May 2013 91,628 miles

Play in steering column

Wiper mark to n/s of screen

Fail 3 May 2013 91,623 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Play in steering column

Travel on handbrake

Wiper mark to n/s of screen

Pass 23 Nov 2011 88,685 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2010 84,006 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Oct 2009 81,543 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 14 Oct 2009 81,430 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 22 Oct 2008 77,197 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2007 72,815 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 68,721 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2006 68,721 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

corrosion to boot floor and rear panel - out with prescribed areas.

exhaust front section corroded and flex area in poor condition.

light scoring to windscreen at nearside.

Pass 26 Sep 2005 63,039 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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K106 FAC is a 1992 Rover Mini in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 K106 FAC, 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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K106 FAC is a 1992 Rover Mini, first registered on 15 December 1992.

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