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K454 GUM

1992 Rover Mini

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

65,259 mi
Last recorded65,259 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2017
Typical for 1992 Rover Mini55,446 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK454 GUM
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1992
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2017 65,259 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

osr osf tyres both perished and cracked

Fail 31 Jan 2017 65,256 miles

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

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

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

Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users bumper (6.1.B.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

osr osf tyres both perished and cracked

Pass 2 Feb 2016 64,520 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2014 63,349 miles

offside front inner sill and floorpan corred inside the vehicle

Fail 28 Apr 2014 63,348 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Brake clevis joint locking device missing (3.5.1l)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

offside front inner sill and floorpan corred inside the vehicle

Pass 18 Apr 2013 62,019 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 61,362 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2011 60,236 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 12 Apr 2011 60,236 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Fail 23 Apr 2010 59,955 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Apr 2010 59,955 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 24 Apr 2009 59,357 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 Apr 2009 59,532 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Apr 2008 58,255 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

old repairs to floor and subframe mounting area, heavily undersealed

Pass 22 Sep 2006 58,244 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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K454 GUM is a 1992 Rover Mini in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 K454 GUM, 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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K454 GUM is a 1992 Rover Mini, first registered on 1 September 1992.

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