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K126 MCD

1992 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2026
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

53,036 mi
Last recorded53,036 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2025
Typical for 1992 Rover Mini55,446 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK126 MCD
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2025 53,036 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2024 52,819 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2019 52,764 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative with ignition switched off (4.4.1 (e))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Dash board is not illuminated when lights switched on

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Steering column has movement up and down

Unable to fully test effectiveness of front wiper blades as washers are inoperative

windscreen has slight damage within swept area

Pass 19 Nov 2014 52,726 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 14 Nov 2014 52,712 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Oct 2013 52,556 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2012 52,284 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2012 52,284 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Oct 2011 50,705 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2010 49,316 miles

both outer sill corroded

floor pans corroded

nearside door step corroded

nearside flexi hose cut

offside front wheel bearing has movement

windscreen damaged

Fail 15 Oct 2010 49,273 miles

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

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

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

both outer sill corroded

floor pans corroded

nearside door step corroded

nearside flexi hose cut

offside front wheel bearing has movement

windscreen damaged

Pass 11 Nov 2009 46,752 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2009 46,752 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 30 Oct 2008 43,825 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2008 58,967 miles

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 18 Oct 2007 41,876 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2007 41,875 miles

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)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 28 Oct 2006 34,333 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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K126 MCD is a 1992 Rover Mini in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 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 K126 MCD, 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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What year was K126 MCD registered?

K126 MCD is a 1992 Rover Mini, first registered on 27 November 1992.

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