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K540 DTW

1992 Rover Mini

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

54,259 mi
Last recorded54,259 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 1992 Rover Mini55,446 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK540 DTW
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1992
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 54,259 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2024 51,711 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2023 48,634 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2022 45,750 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2021 41,567 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2020 39,597 miles

Offside Front front subframe mounting splitting

Pass 9 Sep 2019 38,207 miles

nearside front tyre close to legal limit

nearside rear tyre close to legal limit

Pass 17 Sep 2018 36,325 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2017 31,947 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2016 28,072 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 11 Aug 2015 25,470 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2014 21,701 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2013 20,356 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 17,680 miles

nearside rear brake binding, marginal pass.

Fail 16 Jun 2011 17,559 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2010 15,852 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 14,136 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 10,831 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2007 7,207 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2007 7,110 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6) DANGEROUS

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

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

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front exhaust mounting bracket broken

slight play at nearside front wheel

Pass 20 Jun 2006 3,125 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front number plate cracked

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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K540 DTW is a 1992 Rover Mini in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 K540 DTW, 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 K540 DTW registered?

K540 DTW is a 1992 Rover Mini, first registered on 1 August 1992.

Is K540 DTW safe to buy?

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