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K556 KAB

1992 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2026
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

11,601 mi
Last recorded11,601 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2025
Typical for 1992 Rover Mini55,446 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK556 KAB
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2025 11,601 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 8 Jul 2025 11,585 miles

Offside Front Steering wheel has movement relative to the column such that there is a serious risk of detachment (2.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 16 Jul 2024 9,602 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2024 9,570 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

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

Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Steering column attachment defective (2.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2023 7,098 miles

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

Fail 14 Jul 2023 7,095 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Electrical wiring insecure and connectors likely to become disconnected Battery positive terminal clamp (4.11 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Electrical wiring insecure and connectors likely to become disconnected Negative battery terminal clamp (4.11 (a) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system At slave cylinder (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Jul 2014 65,661 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

Fail 30 Jun 2014 6,561 miles

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

Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)

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

Front Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2010 91,314 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Vehicle corroding underside throughout

Fail 9 Sep 2010 91,306 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Vehicle corroded throughout

Pass 9 Jul 2009 89,637 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2009 89,637 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Jul 2008 89,286 miles
Fail 24 May 2008 88,838 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

steering lock to lock uneven. one turn to right full lock .one and three qaurter turns to left full lock

steering wheel insecure

Pass 10 May 2007 84,978 miles
Fail 4 May 2007 84,978 miles

Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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K556 KAB is a 1992 Rover Mini in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 K556 KAB, 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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K556 KAB is a 1992 Rover Mini, first registered on 1 August 1992.

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