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K143 ONL

1992 Rover Mini

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2018
Tests23 (12 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate52.2%

Mileage

29,525 mi
Last recorded29,525 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2017
Typical for 1992 Rover Mini55,446 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK143 ONL
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 11 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2017 29,525 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 18 Dec 2017 29,524 miles

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

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

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor in four places (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak ()

engine top stabalizer loose

Pass 7 Dec 2016 27,593 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Fail 30 Nov 2016 27,591 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 30 Nov 2015 25,225 miles

Nearside c/v gator slight seapage of grease

Pass 4 Dec 2014 24,584 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2014 24,584 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 Dec 2013 21,755 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2013 21,753 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Position lamp switch does not illuminate the front and rear position lamps with a single operation (1.1.A.2)

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

Coolant leak

Pass 19 Dec 2012 18,608 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

underside car heavily undersealed making hard to inspect ?????

Pass 21 Dec 2011 13,904 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2011 13,904 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Dec 2010 44,852 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 17 Dec 2010 44,851 miles

Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Apr 2010 3,633 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2010 3,633 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Apr 2009 26,120 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front tyres and o/side rear tyre perished

Fail 25 Apr 2009 26,120 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front tyres and o/side rear tyre perished

Pass 27 Mar 2008 25,905 miles

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

all tyre sidewalls cracking.not to excess

Fail 22 Mar 2008 25,904 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

all tyre sidewalls cracking.not to excess

Pass 16 Oct 2006 24,198 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2006 24,197 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Fail 12 Aug 2005 20,601 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Rear Upper Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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K143 ONL is a 1992 Rover Mini in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.2%.

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 K143 ONL, 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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K143 ONL is a 1992 Rover Mini, first registered on 1 August 1992.

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