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K551 NMR

1992 Austin Mini

White Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Mar 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

84,155 mi
Last recorded84,155 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 1992 Austin Mini65,812 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK551 NMR
MakeAustin
ModelMini
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 84,155 miles

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 18 Mar 2026 84,151 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Mar 2025 85,130 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2024 84,102 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2023 83,937 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2021 83,914 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight play in trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2020 83,884 miles

slight play in offside trailing arm bushes

Pass 30 Oct 2019 83,711 miles

oil leak

underside showing some signs of corrosion

Fail 28 Oct 2019 83,708 miles

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

oil leak

underside showing some signs of corrosion

Pass 18 Oct 2018 82,968 miles

underside of vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Pass 27 Oct 2017 82,395 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2016 81,186 miles

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

underside showing some signs of corrosion

Fail 1 Nov 2016 81,184 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

underside showing some signs of corrosion

Pass 10 Oct 2015 80,740 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2014 79,574 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2013 78,120 miles

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

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

underside of the vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Pass 3 Nov 2012 76,531 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 13 Sep 2012 76,527 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

underside of the vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Pass 12 Oct 2011 74,568 miles

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

underside of the vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Pass 15 Oct 2010 72,318 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Oil leak

underside of the vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Fail 30 Sep 2010 72,315 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Oil leak

underside of the vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Pass 21 Sep 2009 70,188 miles

Oil leak

offside front floorpan corroded and holed not within prescribed area

Pass 2 Oct 2008 67,521 miles

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

underside of the vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Pass 3 Oct 2007 64,780 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Oil leak

Pass 5 Oct 2006 62,275 miles

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Fail 25 Sep 2006 62,274 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Oil leak

How Reliable is the Austin Mini?

Based on 18,242 MOT tests across 2,720 vehicles.

75.1%
Pass Rate
340
Miles/Year
66
Year Lifespan
2,720
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 846
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 689
brake recording little or no effort 623
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 526
Steering rack gaiter split 471
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K551 NMR is a 1992 Austin Mini in White with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 1992 Austin Mini models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.3% with a typical mileage of 65,812 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Austin Mini fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 846 recorded failures. If you're considering buying K551 NMR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Mini typically stays on UK roads for around 66 years. At 34 years old, this Austin Mini is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was K551 NMR registered?

K551 NMR is a 1992 Austin Mini, first registered on 30 September 1992.

Is K551 NMR safe to buy?

The MOT history for K551 NMR shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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