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K122 MCL

1992 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

49,373 mi
Last recorded49,373 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 1992 Rover Mini55,446 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK122 MCL
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 49,373 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2024 48,722 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2023 47,881 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Subframe. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2022 47,085 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2022 47,085 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Pass 8 Nov 2021 46,700 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2021 46,700 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2020 46,190 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2020 46,190 miles

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 13 Nov 2019 45,717 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2019 45,717 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 8 Nov 2018 44,814 miles

Corrosion behind rear valance NS & OS

Fail 6 Nov 2018 44,814 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Corrosion behind rear valance NS & OS

Pass 22 Nov 2017 43,856 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2016 42,714 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2015 41,703 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2014 40,674 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2013 39,773 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 38,939 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2010 38,136 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2009 37,077 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2008 35,959 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2007 34,712 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2007 34,679 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2006 32,786 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2006 32,755 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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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K122 MCL is a 1992 Rover Mini in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 K122 MCL, 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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K122 MCL is a 1992 Rover Mini, first registered on 24 December 1992.

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