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K189 LTR

1992 Rover Mini

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2017
Tests20 (10 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

76,977 mi
Last recorded76,977 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2016
Typical for 1992 Rover Mini55,446 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK189 LTR
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

10 pass 10 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2016 76,977 miles

Centre Electrical fault causing lamps to fail.

Fail 27 Aug 2016 76,977 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Centre Electrical fault causing lamps to fail.

Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure Nut missing from shock absorber. (2.7.2b)

Fail 1 Aug 2015 76,917 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 1 Aug 2015 76,917 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 8 Jan 2014 76,823 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2014 76,823 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2013 76,730 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 8 Jan 2013 76,727 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

excessive corrosion at nearside and offside lower A post/door hinges

Pass 12 Oct 2011 76,690 miles

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

VEHICLE STRUCTURE WEAK

nearside front and rear tyres perishing

Fail 6 Oct 2011 76,690 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (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 Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

VEHICLE STRUCTURE WEAK

nearside front and rear tyres perishing

Pass 28 Sep 2010 76,579 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISC PITTED ON INNER FACE.OFFSIDE FRONT AND REAR TYRES PERISHING. NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE FRONT OUTTER SILL CORRODED

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

Fail 21 Sep 2010 76,579 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside 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 Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

FRONT BRAKE DISC PITTED ON INNER FACE.OFFSIDE FRONT AND REAR TYRES PERISHING. NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE FRONT OUTTER SILL CORRODED

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

Pass 8 Oct 2009 76,365 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2009 76,365 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

front discs in poor condition

o/s/f bottom ball joint is getting worn

Pass 4 Oct 2008 75,364 miles

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

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 3 Oct 2008 75,364 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component 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 Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 3 Oct 2007 73,496 miles

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

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

offside front floor pan correded

play in steering column

Fail 3 Oct 2007 73,496 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

offside front floor pan correded

play in steering column

Pass 8 Sep 2006 70,749 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2006 70,749 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

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

rear sub-frame correded

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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K189 LTR is a 1992 Rover Mini in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 K189 LTR, 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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K189 LTR is a 1992 Rover Mini, first registered on 10 August 1992.

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