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K10 XCH

1992 Rover Mini

Yellow Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2023
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

80,005 mi
Last recorded80,005 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2022
Typical for 1992 Rover Mini55,446 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK10 XCH
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1992
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2022 80,005 miles

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Number plate lights flicker

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2020 79,646 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Front both inner cv boots rubbing sub-frame

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated outer clip (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated outer clip (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front gearbox rubbing on steering rack bolt

Rear number plate lamps flickering

Fail 9 Nov 2020

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Front both inner cv boots rubbing sub-frame

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated outer clip (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated outer clip (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front gearbox rubbing on steering rack bolt

Rear number plate lamps flickering

Pass 1 Nov 2019 79,050 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2017 78,643 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2017 78,477 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)

Pass 14 Oct 2016 78,001 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced image (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt clip (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front repeater dull

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 Nov 2015 77,274 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2015 77,272 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 21 Nov 2014 77,260 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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K10 XCH is a 1992 Rover Mini in Yellow with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 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 K10 XCH, 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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K10 XCH is a 1992 Rover Mini, first registered on 1 December 1992.

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