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K215 GJS

1992 Rover Mini

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 May 2027
Tests33 (19 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate57.6%

Mileage

16,970 mi
Last recorded16,970 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 1992 Rover Mini55,446 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK215 GJS
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 14 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 16,970 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2025 16,913 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 Apr 2024 16,759 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 May 2023 16,546 miles

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 2 May 2023 16,532 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Apr 2022 16,394 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2021 16,016 miles

All direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Fail 28 Apr 2021 16,016 miles

All direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 9 May 2019 15,922 miles

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

Fail 2 May 2019 15,877 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength At lower corner of inner wheel arch/floor and outer sill. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength lower edge of inner wheel arch. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Offside Side repeater flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Pass 14 May 2018 15,700 miles

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

Fail 14 May 2018 15,700 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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

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

Pass 5 May 2017 15,486 miles
Fail 5 May 2017 15,486 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Apr 2016 15,121 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 14,848 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2015 14,848 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 24 Mar 2014 14,606 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

evidence of fluid leak rear of engine none noticed at time of test

Pass 24 Mar 2014 14,606 miles

evidence of fluid leak rear of engine none noticed at time of test

Fail 2 Apr 2013 14,108 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

corrosion repaired o/s rear inner wing at shocker mounting

engine oil leak evidence on fuel pump

Pass 2 Apr 2013 14,108 miles

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

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

corrosion repaired o/s rear inner wing at shocker mounting

engine oil leak evidence on fuel pump

Pass 30 Mar 2012 12,907 miles

o/s inner wheel arch repaired within prescribed area

Fail 30 Mar 2012 12,907 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

o/s inner wheel arch repaired within prescribed area

Fail 11 Apr 2011 12,351 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2011 12,351 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 11,927 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2010 11,927 miles

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

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

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

n/s front tyre sidewall perished

Pass 6 Mar 2009 11,640 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2009 11,640 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2008 10,454 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2008 10,454 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2007 8,997 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 16 Feb 2007 8,997 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

front top bump stops missing †n/s lower bump stop missing

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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K215 GJS is a 1992 Rover Mini in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.6%.

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 K215 GJS, 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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K215 GJS is a 1992 Rover Mini, first registered on 1 August 1992.

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