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K208 JDM

1992 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests34 (21 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate61.8%

Mileage

25,065 mi
Last recorded25,065 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 1992 Rover Mini55,446 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK208 JDM
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

21 pass 13 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 25,065 miles

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill / door shut (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill / door shut (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2024 25,040 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive Coolant leaking from radiator. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Surface corrosion to outer body sill, underside.

Nearside Surface corrosion to outer body sill in door shut.

Offside Surface corrosion to outer body sill in door shut.

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Dec 2024 25,039 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Down pipe clamp needs adjusting/tightening. (6.1.2 (a))

Fluid leak, but not excessive Coolant leaking from radiator. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Surface corrosion to outer body sill, underside.

Nearside Surface corrosion to outer body sill in door shut.

Offside Surface corrosion to outer body sill in door shut.

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2023 24,954 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Nov 2023 24,954 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases manifold/downpipe (6.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2022 24,720 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing O/S/R OUTER SIDEWALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S/F (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Dec 2022 24,719 miles

Registration plate insecure FRONT DAMAGED/BROKEN (0.1 (a))

Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened O/S/F STAY ARM BENT/HIT (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp aim too low BOTH, ESP O/S (4.1.2 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing O/S/R OUTER SIDEWALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S/F (5.2.3 (e))

Wheel bearing has slight play O/S/F (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2021 24,456 miles

corrosion to o/s centre sill upper lip

Pass 10 Dec 2020 24,191 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2020 24,191 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases WELDING REPAIRS TO REAR SILENCER (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Dec 2019 23,773 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases REAR (6.1.2 (a))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive REAR >> NEW SHOULD BE CONSIDERED (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2018 22,616 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2018 22,614 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength N/S/F SILL/FLOOR CORNER (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

COOLANT LEAK T-STAT AREA

SPARE IS FLAT

Pass 1 Dec 2017 21,781 miles

small cut in o/s rear tyre sidewall

Fail 1 Dec 2017 21,781 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

small cut in o/s rear tyre sidewall

Pass 5 Dec 2016 21,013 miles

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive O/S/F OUTER FLOOR/SILL EDGE AREA >>> ADVISED (2.4.A.3)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit N/S/F 1.65mm OUTER EDGE (4.1.E.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit O/S/F 2mm >>>> PAIR REQUIRED ASAP (4.1.E.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit O/S/F 2mm >>>> PAIR REQUIRED ASAP (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' CENTRE LOWER AREA (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Dec 2015 20,772 miles

corrosion starting around body mounts etc

engine idle quality is not always consistant

slight evidence of coolant weeping around cylinder head gasket area

Pass 9 Dec 2014 20,048 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 Dec 2014 20,048 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Dec 2013 19,127 miles

BATTERY POOR > WENT FLAT DURING TEST/LIGHT CHECK, FURTHER TESTS ADVISED

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Dec 2012 18,139 miles

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 14 Dec 2012 18,139 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 7 Dec 2011 16,799 miles

Nearside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Outer Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 7 Dec 2011 16,799 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Outer Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Dec 2010 15,422 miles

REAR SUBFRAME IS GETTING QUITE CORRODED

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

Pass 8 Dec 2010 15,416 miles

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

Fail 8 Dec 2010 15,414 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 8 Dec 2009 14,570 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2009 14,569 miles

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

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

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

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

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

CORROSION/HOLE @ O/S FRONT SUBFRAME CORNER

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Dec 2008 13,330 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2008 13,328 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Jan 2007 11,244 miles

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

rear brake inspection advised = n/s weak

rear subframe i sstarting to corrode

Fail 11 Jan 2007 11,244 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear brake inspection advised = n/s weak

rear subframe i sstarting to corrode

Pass 19 Jan 2006 10,319 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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K208 JDM is a 1992 Rover Mini in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.8%.

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 K208 JDM, 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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K208 JDM is a 1992 Rover Mini, first registered on 1 September 1992.

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