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K477 XVR

1992 Rover Mini

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

58,063 mi
Last recorded58,063 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2025
Typical for 1992 Rover Mini55,446 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK477 XVR
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1992
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2025 58,063 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2024 56,329 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2023 55,418 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2022 54,550 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2021 51,869 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2019 51,461 miles

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

Fail 10 Sep 2019 51,461 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2018 50,429 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2018 50,408 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure peardrop mount lug not located in housing (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Steering column has excessive movement up and down (2.2.2 (a))

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) play in excess of 13mm at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Front Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch nearside and offside (5.2.3 (f))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust box (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened both nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch nearside and offside (5.2.3 (f))

Pass 10 Aug 2017 45,832 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2016 43,658 miles
Pass 16 May 2015 39,630 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 7 Jun 2014 37,573 miles
Pass 4 May 2013 31,934 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 26,341 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 24,341 miles
Fail 9 May 2011 24,336 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 suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 6 May 2010 20,628 miles
Fail 5 May 2010 20,628 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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K477 XVR is a 1992 Rover Mini in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 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 K477 XVR, 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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K477 XVR is a 1992 Rover Mini, first registered on 21 December 1992.

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