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K448 YMO

1992 Rover Mini

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jun 2027
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

60,429 mi
Last recorded60,429 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 1992 Rover Mini55,446 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK448 YMO
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1992
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 60,429 miles
Pass 19 May 2025 57,323 miles
Fail 12 May 2025 57,320 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2024 57,310 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2022 57,294 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2022 57,294 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Sep 2021 57,262 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2021 57,262 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 16 Aug 2021 57,259 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Spring knuckle joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2020 57,231 miles

Nearside Front Spring ball joint dust cover severely deteriated

Fail 20 Aug 2020 57,231 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Spring ball joint dust cover severely deteriated

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 17 Jun 2019 56,837 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material TO REAR PAINTED (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material PAINTED (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material PAINTED (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 17 Jun 2019 56,822 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt SPLIT (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material TO REAR PAINTED (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material PAINTED (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material PAINTED (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 8 Jun 2018 55,535 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2017 54,688 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 53,860 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2016 53,854 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2015 52,717 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 4 Jun 2014 51,381 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 49,380 miles

Oil leak

offside outer sill corroded but not within prescribed area

Pass 21 Jun 2012 48,006 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Oil leak

Pass 12 Jan 2011 45,079 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2011 45,074 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Nearside washer jet poor

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

Offside front door sill and floor rusted

Pass 21 Jan 2010 43,906 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2010 43,903 miles

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

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

Offside rear tyre flat

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

Pass 8 Jan 2009 42,281 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2008 41,461 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2007 40,006 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2006 38,900 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2006 38,900 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 YMO is a 1992 Rover Mini in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YMO, 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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What year was K448 YMO registered?

K448 YMO is a 1992 Rover Mini, first registered on 30 December 1992.

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