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K190 LWS

1992 Rover Mini

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2011
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

77,383 mi
Last recorded77,383 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2010
Typical for 1992 Rover Mini55,446 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK190 LWS
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1992
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2010 77,383 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2010 77,383 miles

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

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 upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

front valance corroded

main beam switch loose but still functioning correctly

n/s/f dipbeam image slitly impaired

o/s/f dipbeam image slitly low

rear subframe corroded

Pass 30 Jan 2009 70,205 miles

front vallence corroded and holed

minor exhaust blow at aftermarket rear silencer joint

n/s/r brake binding intermitantly

nearside and offside front brake discs rusted through lack of use

nearside and offside front floors corroded

nearside mirror glass cracked and crazed

nearside rear subframe and mounting may be corroded but unable to check as fuel tank obscures view

rear subframe very thin and will possibly require replacement before next M.O.T.

steering column bushes have slight play

Fail 23 Jan 2009 70,197 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

front vallence corroded and holed

nearside and offside front brake discs rusted through lack of use

nearside and offside front floors corroded

nearside mirror glass cracked and crazed

nearside rear subframe and mounting may be corroded but unable to check as fuel tank obscures view

rear subframe very thin and will possibly require replacement before next M.O.T.

steering column bushes have slight play

Pass 27 Nov 2007 63,660 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2007 63,660 miles

Centre Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 4 Dec 2006 61,408 miles

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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K190 LWS is a 1992 Rover Mini in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 K190 LWS, 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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K190 LWS is a 1992 Rover Mini, first registered on 1 August 1992.

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