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K505 NTR

1992 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2021
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

79,202 mi
Last recorded79,202 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2020
Typical for 1992 Rover Mini55,446 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK505 NTR
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2020 79,202 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2019 79,198 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp defective reservoir cap (1.1.10 (f))

Nearside Front slight play in swivel

both rear tyres slight wear on edges

Fail 12 Oct 2019 79,198 miles

Electrical wiring insecure and in contact with sharp edges live cable at rear (4.11 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength outersill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength innerwing (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))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength outersill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Brake fluid warning lamp defective reservoir cap (1.1.10 (f))

Nearside Front slight play in swivel

both rear tyres slight wear on edges

Pass 18 Oct 2018 79,142 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front wings corroded

Rear tyres worn on edges

Fail 16 Oct 2018 79,142 miles

Fuel hose leaking feed hose to carb (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front wings corroded

Rear tyres worn on edges

Pass 13 Oct 2017 79,138 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 9 Nov 2016 71,598 miles

N/r tyre worn on inner edge and wearing out of shape

N/s front tyre worn on edge inner

O/s lower swivel has slight play

O/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 8 Nov 2016 71,598 miles

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Engine leaking oil

Fan belt noisy

N/r tyre worn on inner edge and wearing out of shape

N/s front tyre worn on edge inner

O/s lower swivel has slight play

O/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 4 Nov 2015 79,102 miles

o/s and n/s rear tyres worn on inner

oil leak from rocker cover

Pass 3 Nov 2014 78,910 miles

front brake pads low

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 9 Nov 2013 78,876 miles

all four shock absorbers, negligable damping effect

all shock absorber lower bushes deteriorated

n/s/f top and bottom swivels slight play

Fail 8 Nov 2013 78,876 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

all four shock absorbers, negligable damping effect

all shock absorber lower bushes deteriorated

engine mounts deteriorated

engine steady bar bushes worn

n/s/f top and bottom swivels slight play

steering lock mechanism slightly insecure

Pass 30 Oct 2012 78,797 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

foglight not working on towbar electrics

sidelights not operating on towbar electrics

Fail 30 Oct 2012 78,797 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

fog light not operating on towbar electrics

sidelights not operating on towbar electrics

Pass 8 Nov 2011 78,774 miles

o/s n/s/f tyres worn on inner edges

o/s n/s/r shocker bushes splitting

play in o/s top and n/ bottem swivels

Fail 27 Oct 2011 78,774 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

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

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

n/s/f arch corroded

o/s n/s/f tyres worn on inner edges

o/s n/s/r shocker bushes splitting

o/s/f outer sill corroded

play in o/s top and n/ bottem swivels

Pass 29 Oct 2010 78,647 miles

all swivels have play

both front tyres worn on inner edges

n/s/f brake hose has slight twist

steady bar bushes worn

Fail 22 Oct 2010 78,647 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

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

all swivels have play

both front tyres worn on inner edges

n/s/f brake hose has slight twist

steady bar bushes worn

Fail 2 Mar 2010 78,645 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

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

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

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

all suspension joints some play

Pass 20 Feb 2009 77,096 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

nearside front A panel heavily corroded

Fail 17 Feb 2009 77,096 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

nearside front A panel heavily corroded

Pass 14 Jan 2008 74,912 miles

brake fluid level low

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/s/r wheel bearing slightly noisy

underbody corroded/repaired

Pass 13 Feb 2007 74,745 miles

corrosion not within perscribed areas

engine bar bush worn

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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K505 NTR is a 1992 Rover Mini in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 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 K505 NTR, 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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K505 NTR is a 1992 Rover Mini, first registered on 21 December 1992.

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