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K139 FHK

1992 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2019
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

47,216 mi
Last recorded47,216 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2018
Typical for 1992 Rover Mini55,446 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK139 FHK
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2018 47,216 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced battery box (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced nearside and offside front inner arch at rear of wheels (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 7 Dec 2018 47,102 miles

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

Brake cable damaged nearside and offside frayed (1.1.15 (a))

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill at lower door hinge (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced at rear subframe mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced battery box (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced nearside and offside front inner arch at rear of wheels (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 25 Aug 2014 47,091 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 Oct 2012 45,583 miles

Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 Oct 2012 45,583 miles

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear brake drum contaminated by brake fluid (3.5.1h)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 29 Oct 2011 43,154 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Oct 2010 43,039 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2010 43,014 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

engine coolant leak

engine oil leak

n/s rear wheel arch trim insecure

n/s under wing cooling fan bracket broken

Pass 24 Jul 2007 43,000 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2007 43,000 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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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K139 FHK is a 1992 Rover Mini in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 K139 FHK, 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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K139 FHK is a 1992 Rover Mini, first registered on 18 December 1992.

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