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K565 RDG

1992 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

54,103 mi
Last recorded54,103 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2025
Typical for 1992 Rover Mini55,446 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK565 RDG
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2025 54,103 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2023 52,962 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2022 52,218 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2021 51,125 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2020 49,540 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2019 48,580 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 47,324 miles

Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wing holed around head lamp

Oil leak ()

Rear Sub-frame slightly distorted previously welded (2.4.G.1)

Rear floors corroded

Pass 3 Apr 2017 44,844 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2013 44,387 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2012 43,719 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2011 43,167 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2010 42,517 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2009 41,859 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2008 41,226 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2007 40,816 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2007 40,776 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 28 Jul 2006 39,824 miles

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

both sills corroded but not in prescibed areas

Pass 29 Jul 2005 36,681 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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K565 RDG is a 1992 Rover Mini in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 K565 RDG, 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 K565 RDG registered?

K565 RDG is a 1992 Rover Mini, first registered on 1 August 1992.

Is K565 RDG safe to buy?

The MOT history for K565 RDG shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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