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K448 EKV

1992 Rover Mini

Orange Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

64,138 mi
Last recorded64,138 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2026
Typical for 1992 Rover Mini55,446 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK448 EKV
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1992
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2026 64,138 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2025 64,115 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2024 64,065 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine bay area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2023 64,037 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2022 63,975 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2021 63,916 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2020 63,766 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2019 63,664 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Outer sill to step surface corrosion

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

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

Under vehicle has been fully undersealed including subframes

Pass 14 Mar 2018 63,546 miles

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

Nearside Front bump stop missing

Oil leak

Steering rack gaiter deteriorated both front (2.2.D.2d)

slight play in offside front bearing

Pass 3 Mar 2017 63,521 miles

Oil leak

Pass 26 Aug 2015 63,010 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

front and rear floor corroding

nearside outer sill corroded

Pass 30 Jul 2014 62,706 miles

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

Oil leak

nearside outer sill becoming corroded

rear floors becoming corroded

Pass 23 Jul 2013 62,506 miles

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

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn linkage (2.7.4)

Fail 16 Jul 2013 62,481 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

accelerator intermittent sticking

all tyres petrude further than wheel arches

front exhaust mounting loose

n/s/f suspension bump stop missing

o/s/r shock absorber weak

Pass 6 Aug 2012 61,931 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

Fail 30 Jul 2012 61,911 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

Pass 13 Jul 2011 60,395 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2010 57,086 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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K448 EKV is a 1992 Rover Mini in Orange with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 K448 EKV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was K448 EKV registered?

K448 EKV is a 1992 Rover Mini, first registered on 10 December 1992.

Is K448 EKV safe to buy?

The MOT history for K448 EKV shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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