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K450 PLY

1992 Rover Mini

White Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2024
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

22,139 mi
Last recorded22,139 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2023
Typical for 1992 Rover Mini55,446 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK450 PLY
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2023 22,139 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Aug 2022 21,644 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2021 20,319 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2021 20,319 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jun 2020 18,823 miles

no rear seats or seat belts

Fail 3 Jun 2020 18,823 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

no rear seats or seat belts

Pass 26 Mar 2019 18,669 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2019 18,669 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 27 Mar 2018 18,280 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2018 18,243 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front Outer Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Outer Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder retaining device missing (3.6.A.2d)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2017 17,480 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2017 17,468 miles

Emissions not tested Exhaust has excess blow from front (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame inappropriately repaired (2.4.A.2)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired Outer sill covers fitted but not completed welled round (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed on outer wall (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired Outer sill covers fitted but not completed welled round (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 11 Jun 2015 16,382 miles

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Welded repairs to vehicle.

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

Fail 10 Jun 2015 16,381 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Welded repairs to vehicle.

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

Pass 14 Mar 2013 16,131 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2013 16,131 miles

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

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

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Pass 30 Mar 2011 16,086 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2011 16,086 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2010 15,911 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2010 15,911 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2009 15,701 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 15,561 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2006 15,025 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2006 15,025 miles

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

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 PLY is a 1992 Rover Mini in White with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 PLY, 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 PLY is a 1992 Rover Mini, first registered on 9 October 1992.

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