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K159 WOL

1992 Rover Mini

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2022
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

65,253 mi
Last recorded65,253 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2021
Typical for 1992 Rover Mini55,446 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK159 WOL
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1992
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2021 65,253 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

chassis corroded

suspension corroded

Fail 13 Aug 2021 65,253 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

chassis corroded

suspension corroded

Pass 12 Aug 2020 63,163 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

chassis corroded

suspension corroded

Fail 6 Aug 2020 63,163 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

chassis corroded

suspension corroded

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2019 62,502 miles

Both inner and outer sills corroded

Rear subframe corroded

body corroded

Fail 16 Sep 2019 62,502 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Both inner and outer sills corroded

Rear subframe corroded

body corroded

Pass 8 Aug 2018 55,653 miles

body starting to corrode

fuel pipe starting to corrode

inner and outer sills starting to corrode

Fail 7 Aug 2018 55,653 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

body starting to corrode

fuel pipe starting to corrode

inner and outer sills starting to corrode

Pass 31 Jul 2017 52,462 miles

Body has slight corrosion all under floor (6.1.B.2)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s/f wing has corrosion

Fail 19 Jul 2017 52,453 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement small (2.4.G.2)

Offside Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement small (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Body has slight corrosion all under floor (6.1.B.2)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s/f wing has corrosion

Pass 22 Oct 2015 49,897 miles

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

front valance starting to corrode

rear valance corroded

Fail 19 Oct 2015 49,897 miles

Nearside Front Inner Ball joint has excessive play steering rack (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

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

front valance starting to corrode

near side front tyre perished

off side front tyre perished

rear valance corroded

Pass 16 Oct 2014 43,034 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

front bumper starting to corrode

inner and outer sills starting to corrode

rear boot starting to corrode

Pass 27 Oct 2011 43,010 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2010 42,907 miles

Crack in windscreen outtside swept area next to zone A

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 15 Oct 2010 42,907 miles

Indicator switch insecure (1.4.A.1)

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

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

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

Crack in windscreen outtside swept area next to zone A

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 15 Sep 2009 41,603 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2009 41,601 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 19 Sep 2008 39,898 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

n/s/r tyre low, nearing limit

Pass 18 Oct 2007 37,732 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2007 37,732 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 17 Sep 2007 37,579 miles

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

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

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

consider rear subframe unrepairable due to amount of corossion & previous weld repair

o/s outer sill corodded along its outer face & has corossion hole to front end at non prescribed area!

o/s/r tyre perishing at sidewalls.

slight grabbing to n/s/r brake

Pass 21 Sep 2006 34,814 miles

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

small corossion holes to front ends of both outer sills

Pass 14 Oct 2005 31,931 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2005 31,923 miles

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

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

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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K159 WOL is a 1992 Rover Mini in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

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 K159 WOL, 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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K159 WOL is a 1992 Rover Mini, first registered on 28 August 1992.

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