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K457 FNT

1992 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2013
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

56,903 mi
Last recorded56,903 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2012
Typical for 1992 Rover Mini55,446 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK457 FNT
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2012 56,903 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011 50,651 miles

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 2 Nov 2010 49,708 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2010 49,708 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Oct 2009 43,640 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2008 36,443 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2008 36,442 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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

n/s.drive.shaft.not.located

Pass 1 Mar 2008 34,496 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2008 34,496 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 14 Aug 2007 34,392 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2007 34,392 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Aug 2006 33,491 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2006 33,491 miles

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

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

Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 18 Aug 2005 31,811 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2005 31,811 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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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K457 FNT is a 1992 Rover Mini in Red with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 K457 FNT, 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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K457 FNT is a 1992 Rover Mini, first registered on 9 October 1992.

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