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K608 DWC

1992 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2025
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

54,475 mi
Last recorded54,475 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2024
Typical for 1992 Rover Mini55,446 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK608 DWC
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2024 54,475 miles

Offside Front Inner Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Parking brake requirements only just met. Appears braking system requires adjustment or repair 17%

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2021 54,472 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

o/s/r foot brake low effort

under body covered with black sealant

Fail 24 Jun 2021 54,472 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both front (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Inscure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

o/s/r foot brake low effort

under body covered with black sealant

Pass 9 Oct 2017 54,454 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Front both rebound stops missing

Larger diameter bolts required in front seat front pivots

Oil leak ()

Rear Rear footbrake performance low

front seats do not tilt

Fail 7 Oct 2017 54,452 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Front both rebound stops missing

Larger diameter bolts required in front seat front pivots

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Rear footbrake performance low

front seats do not tilt

Pass 26 Sep 2016 54,178 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2016 54,178 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 4 Dec 2006 30,618 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2005 48,052 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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K608 DWC is a 1992 Rover Mini in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 K608 DWC, 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 K608 DWC registered?

K608 DWC is a 1992 Rover Mini, first registered on 11 September 1992.

Is K608 DWC safe to buy?

The MOT history for K608 DWC shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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