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K489 LMF

1992 Rover Mini

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2026
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

62,841 mi
Last recorded62,841 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2025
Typical for 1992 Rover Mini55,446 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK489 LMF
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1992
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2025 62,841 miles

Nearside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Apr 2025 62,833 miles

Nearside All direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Affecting the number plate lights (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Inner sill by seat mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2024 62,610 miles

Holed and corroded in drivers front wheel arch not within 30cm

Pass 27 Mar 2023 61,709 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamps flashing when indicators activated - incorrect bulbs.

Various area of corrosion to shell of vehicle, outer sills, floorpans etc

Fail 23 Mar 2023 61,691 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle Rear brake imbalance 42% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamps flashing when indicators activated - incorrect bulbs.

Various area of corrosion to shell of vehicle, outer sills, floorpans etc

Fail 13 Feb 2023 61,674 miles

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corrosion to floor both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2022 57,438 miles

Footbrake performance of rear brakes is weak

Seatbelts removed and racing harnesses fitted

Fail 7 Jan 2022 57,407 miles

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

Footbrake performance of rear brakes is weak

Seatbelts removed and racing harnesses fitted

Pass 10 Jan 2014 28,381 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2013 75,314 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2012 73,825 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2011 73,825 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Pass 5 Dec 2009 68,073 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2009 68,029 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2008 58,627 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2008 58,615 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Fail 6 Oct 2008 58,602 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

play in both front lower ball joints to mot limits.

rust to n/s sill top non prescribed area.

slight noise to o/s front wheel bearing.

Pass 18 Apr 2007 45,513 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2007 45,513 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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K489 LMF is a 1992 Rover Mini in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 K489 LMF, 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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What year was K489 LMF registered?

K489 LMF is a 1992 Rover Mini, first registered on 28 August 1992.

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The MOT history for K489 LMF shows 19 tests with a 52.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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