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K495 EUC

1992 Rover Mini

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2023
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

62,563 mi
Last recorded62,563 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2022
Typical for 1992 Rover Mini55,446 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK495 EUC
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2022 62,563 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2021 62,119 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear subframe corroded

Pass 2 Sep 2019 60,357 miles

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

Slight play - front suspension joints

Fail 2 Sep 2019 60,357 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Slight play - front suspension joints

Pass 22 Aug 2018 46,931 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2018 46,905 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak mis to front blowing (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt clip (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play bottom (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play top (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play top (5.3.4 (a) (i))

backing plate loose nsf

Pass 2 Sep 2017 37,861 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2017 37,861 miles

Offside Front Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush pear drop (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 Sep 2017 37,861 miles

Offside Front Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush pear drop (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Aug 2016 33,419 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2016 33,419 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2015 33,398 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2015 33,398 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2014 31,207 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 31,199 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 31,199 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 31,185 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 31,165 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2009 31,023 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Jun 2009 31,023 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 30,674 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Pass 11 May 2007 30,105 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2006 29,067 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2006 29,067 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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K495 EUC is a 1992 Rover Mini in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 K495 EUC, 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 K495 EUC registered?

K495 EUC is a 1992 Rover Mini, first registered on 21 August 1992.

Is K495 EUC safe to buy?

The MOT history for K495 EUC shows 24 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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