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K175 VBU

1992 Rover Mini

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2011
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

42,183 mi
Last recorded42,183 miles
Recorded on18 May 2010
Typical for 1992 Rover Mini55,446 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK175 VBU
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 May 2010 42,183 miles

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

front registration plate damaged

Fail 7 May 2010 42,169 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting nut missing (2.4.G.1)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

NEAR SIDE REAR TYRE PERISHED ADVICE RENEWING

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

front registration plate damaged

Fail 24 Oct 2006 42,019 miles

Front drive shaft coupling bearing fastener insecure (2.5.C.2b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

n/s rack gaitor splitting.. †corrosion present in both rear wheel archers.. †both front discs corrosion present..

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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K175 VBU is a 1992 Rover Mini in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 K175 VBU, 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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What year was K175 VBU registered?

K175 VBU is a 1992 Rover Mini, first registered on 10 August 1992.

Is K175 VBU safe to buy?

The MOT history for K175 VBU shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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