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K604 ARD

1992 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

67,069 mi
Last recorded67,069 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 1992 Rover Mini55,446 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK604 ARD
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 67,069 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2025 66,833 miles
Pass 7 May 2024 66,448 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2023 66,294 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2022 65,784 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2020 65,300 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2019 64,810 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2019 64,810 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Apr 2018 64,309 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2016 61,230 miles

Areas of corrosion on the underside

Blow from the exhaust manifold

Movement in the o/s/f suspension joints

Oil leak ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 28 Jun 2016 61,230 miles

Areas of corrosion on the underside

Blow from the exhaust manifold

Movement in the o/s/f suspension joints

Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 May 2015 58,355 miles

Areas of the fllors, door steps and rear subframe corroded

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front subframe bushes deteriorated

o/s/f inner wing by shock absorber weak

o/s/r inner wheel arch/wing corrded by subframe mount

Fail 20 Jan 2015 58,353 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Door steps weak

Areas of the floor weak

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

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear subframe corroded

Wrong wheel nuts fitted, the wheels are secure, but we strongly advise that the correct nuts are fitted

o/s/r inner wheel arch weak by subframe mount

Pass 25 Sep 2012 57,878 miles

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

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 21 Sep 2012 57,877 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

exhaust not clamped to gearbox

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

throttle sticks

Pass 2 Aug 2011 56,522 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 1 Aug 2011 56,522 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 21 Jul 2010 55,162 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

offside front tyre perished and cracked

offside rear tyre perished and cracked

oil leak

Fail 13 Jul 2010 55,161 miles

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

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

offside front tyre perished and cracked

offside rear tyre perished and cracked

oil leak

Pass 20 Jul 2009 53,669 miles

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

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Oil leak

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

nearside front tyre deteriorating

nearside rear tyre deteriorating

Fail 13 Jul 2009 53,669 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Oil leak

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

nearside front tyre deteriorating

nearside rear tyre deteriorating

Pass 29 Apr 2008 53,948 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2008 53,948 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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K604 ARD is a 1992 Rover Mini in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 K604 ARD, 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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K604 ARD is a 1992 Rover Mini, first registered on 28 August 1992.

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