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K129 VPM

1992 Rover Mini

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2026
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

90,052 mi
Last recorded90,052 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2025
Typical for 1992 Rover Mini55,446 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK129 VPM
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2025 90,052 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2025 90,052 miles

Nearside Front All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 24 May 2023 89,379 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 22 Nov 2022 89,377 miles

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 ()

Fail 13 Oct 2022 89,320 miles

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))

Fail 13 Sep 2022 89,299 miles

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 ()

Pass 23 Dec 2020 87,897 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2020 87,897 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2018 87,248 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 83,353 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2007 82,552 miles

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

Fail 13 Sep 2007 82,542 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2006 79,512 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2006 79,512 miles

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.

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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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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