CarVerify

Free Car Check

K456 XEG

1992 Rover Mini

Black Petrol 1275cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

60,723 mi
Last recorded60,723 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2026
Typical for 1992 Rover Mini55,446 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Rover
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationK456 XEG
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1992
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2026 60,723 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2025 59,197 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2024 57,670 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2023 54,790 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2022 54,260 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2022 54,259 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength as marked (end of sill to wheel arch to floor) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Mar 2021 54,256 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor/inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2020 54,239 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2019 54,206 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2018 54,118 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2017 53,997 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2016 53,871 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2016 53,866 miles

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

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

Battery insecure (1.9.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Mar 2015 53,701 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2015 53,684 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2014 53,642 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2012 53,534 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2011 52,188 miles

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

slight lift in steering coloumn

Fail 25 Oct 2011 52,188 miles

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

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

Offside Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

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

slight lift in steering coloumn

Pass 30 Sep 2010 48,297 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2010 48,297 miles

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

near side driving light out

slight play in drivers top and bottom ball joints

Pass 2 Oct 2009 46,861 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2009 46,861 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 14 Feb 2008 43,081 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2007 42,582 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2007 42,581 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Rear Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.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
Full Rover Mini reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

K456 XEG is a 1992 Rover Mini in Black with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 K456 XEG, 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

How do I check the history of K456 XEG?

You can check the full history of K456 XEG by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was K456 XEG registered?

K456 XEG is a 1992 Rover Mini, first registered on 1 August 1992.

Is K456 XEG safe to buy?

The MOT history for K456 XEG shows 26 tests with a 73.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does K456 XEG have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on K456 XEG. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.