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K574 UPH

1992 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

70,827 mi
Last recorded70,827 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 1992 Rover Mini55,446 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK574 UPH
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 70,827 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2024 70,748 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2023 70,738 miles

Nearside Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive lower gearbox area ? (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill to floor panel corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened corroded and covered in underseal (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2022 70,631 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive lower engine area ? (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2021 70,490 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2020 70,201 miles
Pass 23 May 2019 69,802 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2018 69,248 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2017 68,679 miles
Fail 30 May 2017 68,672 miles

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

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

exhaust center mounting broken

Pass 1 Jun 2016 67,816 miles
Fail 26 May 2016 67,813 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 3 Jun 2015 67,218 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 66,534 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 65,547 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 64,813 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 64,296 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 63,161 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2010 63,151 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 3 Jun 2009 61,085 miles
Pass 31 May 2008 59,416 miles
Fail 29 May 2008 58,408 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Jun 2007 56,401 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2006 54,294 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2005 53,292 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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K574 UPH is a 1992 Rover Mini in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 K574 UPH, 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 K574 UPH registered?

K574 UPH is a 1992 Rover Mini, first registered on 1 August 1992.

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