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K207 PFB

1992 Rover Mini

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2018
Tests24 (12 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

17,560 mi
Last recorded17,560 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2018
Typical for 1992 Rover Mini55,446 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK207 PFB
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1992
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

12 pass 12 fail
Fail 21 Jun 2018 17,560 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Behind bumper (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Front subframe, rubber mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Front subframe, rubber mounts, second rust patch towards outer of vehicle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength End of sill, Behind subframe mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Front subframe, rubber mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Engine mounts badly cracked and perished

Front Shock absorber bushes badly cracked and perished

Jacking points corroded through

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

Nearside middle of car Sill holed, but not within 30cm of structural components

Offside Front Sill holed, but not within 30cm of structural components

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Various rear suspension bushes cracked and perished

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Various Areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2017 15,668 miles

Central Rear brake pipe slightly rusty

n/s/f floor pan welded from inside

Fail 30 May 2017 15,665 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is severely distorted outer sill (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Central Rear brake pipe slightly rusty

n/s/f floor pan welded from inside

Pass 9 Jun 2016 14,278 miles

Front tie bar bushes deteriorated

Small corrosion hole centre of o/s sill, not within prescribed areas yet

Some corrosion to inner flitch panels and floor pans

Some play in lower steering column

Some play in o/s steering rack

Various oil leaks

Various welded patches and repairs to sills and floors

Fail 27 May 2016 14,268 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Front tie bar bushes deteriorated

Small corrosion hole centre of o/s sill, not within prescribed areas yet

Some corrosion to inner flitch panels and floor pans

Some play in lower steering column

Some play in o/s steering rack

Various oil leaks

Various welded patches and repairs to sills and floors

Pass 22 Jun 2015 13,034 miles

Emissions only just met upper limits

General corrosion and various patches to structure around subframe mountings

General corrosion to floorpans

O/s/f outer sill end corroded through, not within perscribed area

Some freeplay in steering rack

Some wear to steering column bushes

Various oil leaks

Fail 8 Jun 2015 12,982 miles

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

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

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

Offside Outer Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

General corrosion to floorpans

Both rear tyres wearing unevenly and carcasses deteriorating

Deterioration to front suspension tie bar bushes and inner arm bushes

Emissions only just met upper limits

General corrosion and various patches to structure around subframe mountings

N/s/f tyre bald on inner edge and worn to limits

O/s/f outer sill end corroded through, not within perscribed area

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

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

Some freeplay in steering rack

Some wear to steering column bushes

Various oil leaks

Pass 13 Jun 2014 11,713 miles

repairs covered with filler

Fail 2 Jun 2014 11,640 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

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

repairs covered with filler

Pass 5 Jun 2013 8,016 miles

repairs coverd with under sill

Fail 16 May 2013 7,931 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 29 May 2012 4,377 miles
Fail 14 May 2012 4,227 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 May 2011 1,291 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

advise filler in floor pan and by rear sub frame mountings

repairs coverd with under sill

stickers zone b

Fail 3 May 2011 1,211 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

advise filler in floor pan and by rear sub frame mountings

stickers zone b

Pass 10 Jun 2010 98,664 miles

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

repairs coverd with under sill

Fail 7 May 2010 98,518 miles

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)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 19 May 2009 95,582 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2009 95,499 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Nearside Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 14 May 2008 93,635 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 91,019 miles
Fail 10 May 2007 90,900 miles

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 18 May 2006 88,007 miles
Fail 2 May 2006 87,956 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Outer 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 Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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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K207 PFB is a 1992 Rover Mini in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 K207 PFB, 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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K207 PFB is a 1992 Rover Mini, first registered on 30 December 1992.

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