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K185 LPN

1992 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jul 2027
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

76,366 mi
Last recorded76,366 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 1992 Rover Mini55,446 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK185 LPN
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2026 76,366 miles

Fuel cap seal perishing

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Outer Nail in tyre edge

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated loose (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 31 Jul 2024 75,856 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2023 74,973 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2023 74,941 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt inner (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor pan (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 2 Aug 2022 74,570 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2022 74,570 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Fail 15 Jan 2018 74,564 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

Pass 13 Jan 2017 71,459 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 1 Feb 2016 67,037 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front joint (7.1.2)

Fail 26 Jan 2016 66,965 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front joint (7.1.2)

Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/f mount (2.4.G.2)

Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement o/s/f mount (2.4.G.2)

Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement o/s/r mount (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 27 Jan 2015 62,402 miles

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

o/s /f suspension close to bump stop

Fail 22 Jan 2015 62,124 miles

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

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

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

o/s /f suspension close to bump stop

Pass 24 Jan 2014 55,678 miles

Offside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

oil leak coming from rocker cover

Fail 23 Jan 2014 55,626 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Offside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

oil leak coming from rocker cover

Pass 7 Feb 2013 50,495 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2010 50,471 miles

Nearside Brake cable has a seized clevis joint pivot (3.5.1c)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Offside Brake cable has a seized clevis joint pivot (3.5.1c)

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

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

Offside Rear Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2008 49,145 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2008 49,134 miles

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

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

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

front panel damaged and corroded slightly

Pass 30 Nov 2007 47,540 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2007 47,540 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 30 Nov 2006 46,290 miles

front brake imbalance 24% max limit 25%

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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K185 LPN is a 1992 Rover Mini in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 K185 LPN, 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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K185 LPN is a 1992 Rover Mini, first registered on 12 November 1992.

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