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K450 DHL

1992 Rover Mini

Grey Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2024
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

51,095 mi
Last recorded51,095 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2023
Typical for 1992 Rover Mini55,446 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK450 DHL
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1992
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2023 51,095 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Slight fluctuation recorded from the front brakes RBT test (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Slight corrosion to the disc inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced General corrosion to the lower floor and outer sill but still secure (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Fuel filler cap age perished but still intact

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Slight corrosion to the brake disc inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced General corrosion to the lower sill to floor area but still secure (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Slight fluctuation from the rear brakes recorded during the RBT test (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Corrosion to the rear subframe but still supporting and secure (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 3 Jul 2023 51,095 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Slight fluctuation recorded from the front brakes RBT test (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Slight corrosion to the disc inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced General corrosion to the lower floor and outer sill but still secure (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Slight corrosion to the brake disc inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced General corrosion to the lower sill to floor area but still secure (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Slight fluctuation from the rear brakes recorded during the RBT test (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Corrosion to the rear subframe but still supporting and secure (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Corrosion to the rear subframe but still supporting and secure (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2022 49,701 miles

Front 1 of 2 jets working both sides

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

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

fuel cap seal cracked and perished

Pass 28 Jun 2021 48,562 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive Oil leak from the lower engine sump plug area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Washer jets partly operate but sufficient to clear the screen

Nearside Rear Fuel filler cap seal has slight age related perishing

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Corrosion to the rear subframe but still secure and supporting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Jun 2021 48,533 miles

Emissions not tested Unable to test vehicle emissions due to vehicle running issue (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Corrosion to the underfloor reducing its strength (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive Oil leak lower of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Washers partly working but still clear the screen

Nearside Front Underfloor corrosion but still secure at time of test

Nearside Rear Fuel filler cap slight perishing

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Corrosion to the rear subframe but not reducing its strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Underfloor corrosion but secure at time of test

Pass 17 Apr 2019 48,177 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2019 48,177 miles

Central Front Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Fail 20 Jul 2011 48,137 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 20 Jul 2011 48,137 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 5 Jul 2010 48,038 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2010 48,032 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 4 Jul 2009 47,092 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2008 44,942 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2008 44,942 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 16 Aug 2007 38,443 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2007 38,443 miles

Offside Rear Trailing arm insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

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

Fail 17 Aug 2006 37,062 miles

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

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

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

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 17 Aug 2006 37,062 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2005 32,987 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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K450 DHL is a 1992 Rover Mini in Grey with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 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 K450 DHL, 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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K450 DHL is a 1992 Rover Mini, first registered on 26 August 1992.

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