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K543 UTT

1992 Rover Mini

White Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

46,107 mi
Last recorded46,107 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 1992 Rover Mini55,446 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK543 UTT
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 46,107 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2025 44,601 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

some play in both nearside front ball pins

Fail 24 Apr 2025 44,601 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

some play in both nearside front ball pins

Pass 9 Apr 2024 42,787 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2023 40,921 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 20 Apr 2023 40,921 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases clamp (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Apr 2022 38,918 miles

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 19 Apr 2022 38,821 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting jacking point (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting jacking point (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2021 36,291 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 May 2020 33,411 miles

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security subframe mounting n/s rear heavily rusted (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2019 31,515 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Offside and nearside front floors / jacking points (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill not within 30cm of prescribed area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 30 Apr 2019 31,515 miles

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Offside and nearside front floors / jacking points (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill not within 30cm of prescribed area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 19 Feb 2016 30,359 miles

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

Vehicle has had lots of previous welding and sealer patches

Fail 18 Feb 2016 30,359 miles

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

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

Vehicle has had lots of previous welding and sealer patches

Pass 17 Feb 2015 28,658 miles

Coolant leak from area of water pump.

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

Fail 12 Feb 2015 28,658 miles

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

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

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

Coolant leak from area of water pump.

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

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

Pass 26 Nov 2013 28,364 miles

Signs of corrosion front of offside sill.

Fail 26 Nov 2013 28,364 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Signs of corrosion front of offside sill.

Pass 13 Nov 2012 27,784 miles

exhaust blowing slightly

nearside front lower ball joint slight play

offside front top ball joint slight play

Pass 17 Nov 2011 27,136 miles

Signs of corrosion front/top of offside sill.

Fail 17 Nov 2011 27,136 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Signs of corrosion front/top of offside sill.

Pass 22 Nov 2010 26,382 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2009 25,686 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2008 24,770 miles

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 25 Nov 2008 24,766 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 29 Nov 2007 23,986 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2007 23,986 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2006 23,242 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2005 20,525 miles

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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K543 UTT is a 1992 Rover Mini in White with a 1,275cc 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 K543 UTT, 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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K543 UTT is a 1992 Rover Mini, first registered on 12 December 1992.

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