MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
90,052 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill/ floor. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Front Upper Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play upper ball joint. (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush either bush worn, or bolt loose. (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor / sill. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.2.2 (b))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Front Upper Steering linkage ball joint has slight play upper ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()
Brake valve insecure (1.1.7 (c))
Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Battery insecure
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
o/s front tyre slight wear on inner shoulder
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Battery insecure
Nearside Lower Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
How Reliable is the Rover Mini?
Based on 519,169 MOT tests across 45,631 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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K129 VPM is a 1992 Rover Mini in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 K129 VPM, 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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K129 VPM is a 1992 Rover Mini, first registered on 30 December 1992.
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