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K552 UJO

1992 Rover Mini

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2027
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

89,277 mi
Last recorded89,277 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 1992 Rover Mini55,446 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK552 UJO
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2026 89,277 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer radius arm bearings (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive n/s/r and o/s/r handbrake cables rubbing on subframe (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 Jun 2025 89,165 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Jun 2024 88,963 miles
Fail 29 May 2024 88,690 miles

Steering column has excessive movement up and down (2.2.2 (a))

Pass 28 Jun 2023 88,361 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2023 88,361 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 6 Jun 2023 88,351 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Pass 13 Nov 2020 88,199 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2020 88,199 miles

Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor box section (seats) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sum-frame mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system to hose (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Sep 2019 87,646 miles

corrosion on rear sub frame

exhaust rubber mounting slightly deteriorated

slight corrosion on nearside and offside sills

slight play in lower steering column bush

slight play in nearside rear radius arm bearing

Pass 23 Aug 2018 87,098 miles

Nearside Front front sill (bottom pillar) rusty

Offside Front front sill (bottom pillar) rusty

Fail 22 Aug 2018 87,098 miles

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

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front front sill (bottom pillar) rusty

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front front sill (bottom pillar) rusty

steering column has movement up and down

Pass 17 Aug 2017 86,068 miles

Offside Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 17 Aug 2017 86,068 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Sep 2016 84,598 miles

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

corrosion on nearside + offside front floor

parking brake requires adjustment

Pass 28 Aug 2015 71,219 miles

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

Nearside door seal area has light corrosion

Offside Front seat belt area has light corrosion (sill)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

fuel cap seal slightly deteriorated

Fail 28 Aug 2015 71,219 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

Nearside door seal area has light corrosion

Offside Front seat belt area has light corrosion (sill)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

fuel cap seal slightly deteriorated

Pass 16 Sep 2014 76,185 miles

oil leak from engine

Fail 8 Sep 2014 76,165 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

exhaust slightly insecure at front

oil leak from engine

Pass 11 Sep 2013 72,959 miles

vehicle as very little clearance between body and bump stop on front axle

Fail 7 Sep 2013 72,955 miles

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

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

vehicle as very little clearance between body and bump stop on front axle

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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K552 UJO is a 1992 Rover Mini in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 K552 UJO, 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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K552 UJO is a 1992 Rover Mini, first registered on 1 August 1992.

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