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K530 PFV

1992 Rover Mini

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

58,222 mi
Last recorded58,222 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 1992 Rover Mini55,446 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK530 PFV
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 58,222 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2024 57,596 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2024 57,596 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Aug 2023 57,364 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2022 57,293 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2019 56,134 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Nov 2019 56,121 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2018 53,676 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2017 52,399 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2016 51,218 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 45,292 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2015 45,167 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 7 Oct 2014 44,138 miles

o/s/f lower bj slight play

Fail 7 Oct 2014 44,138 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

o/s/f lower bj slight play

Pass 4 Oct 2013 43,915 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2012 43,407 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

o/s/rear tyre cracking

Fail 8 Oct 2012 43,407 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

o/s/rear tyre cracking

Pass 6 Oct 2011 42,310 miles

bad corrosion to underside and body work

Fail 6 Oct 2011 42,310 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

bad corrosion to underside and body work

Pass 8 Oct 2010 41,703 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2010 41,703 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2009 41,123 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2009 41,123 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 6 Oct 2008 40,081 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2008 40,081 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 4 Oct 2007 39,012 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2006 37,762 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 3 Oct 2005 35,504 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2005 35,504 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.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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K530 PFV is a 1992 Rover Mini in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 K530 PFV, 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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K530 PFV is a 1992 Rover Mini, first registered on 1 August 1992.

Is K530 PFV safe to buy?

The MOT history for K530 PFV shows 29 tests with a 65.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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