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K140 LNJ

1992 Rover Mini

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2026
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

52,782 mi
Last recorded52,782 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2025
Typical for 1992 Rover Mini55,446 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK140 LNJ
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1992
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2025 52,782 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2025 52,378 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Apr 2024 51,598 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2021 51,047 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play has considerably more play than upper requires further investigation (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component ball joint has slight play both front upper have minimal amount of play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

fuel cap seal showing signs of ageing but functions as intended

spare wheel insecure

Fail 21 Jan 2021 51,031 miles

Position lamp not working unable to inspect due to brake light being constantly on (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) switch with a delay in operation stuck on all the time (4.3.2 (a) (ii))

spare wheel insecure

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play has considerably more play than upper requires further investigation (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component ball joint has slight play both front upper have minimal amount of play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

fuel cap seal showing signs of ageing but functions as intended

Pass 9 May 2017 50,774 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 27 Apr 2017 50,756 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 15 Jul 2015 50,195 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2015 50,189 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Aug 2012 48,720 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

new body panels fitted with spot welds

offside front suspension ride height lower than nearside

various suspension bushes perished

Fail 23 Aug 2012 48,720 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

new body panels fitted with spot welds

offside front suspension ride height lower than nearside

various suspension bushes perished

Pass 17 Aug 2011 48,569 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2011 48,567 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Aug 2010 48,374 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 25 Aug 2009 47,617 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2009 47,617 miles

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Aug 2008 45,221 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 20 Aug 2008 45,220 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 21 Aug 2007 43,550 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2007 43,549 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

light corrosion present on rear sub-frame.

Pass 18 Aug 2006 41,272 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

fluid around offside rear brake back plate

wiper blades deteriorating

Pass 23 Aug 2005 39,140 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

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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K140 LNJ is a 1992 Rover Mini in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 K140 LNJ, 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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K140 LNJ is a 1992 Rover Mini, first registered on 11 September 1992.

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