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K617 OYJ

1992 Rover Mini

Purple Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2025
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

49,221 mi
Last recorded49,221 miles
Recorded on21 May 2024
Typical for 1992 Rover Mini55,446 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK617 OYJ
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1992
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 May 2024 49,221 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 8 May 2024 49,217 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Body component insecure body sill (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2022 14,368 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2022 14,368 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Dec 2021 73,470 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2021 73,470 miles

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jun 2020 73,470 miles

Nearside Rear radius arm slight play in bush

matting glued down in boot

Fail 11 Jun 2020 73,470 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear radius arm slight play in bush

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

matting glued down in boot

Fail 7 Mar 2020 73,470 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an induction leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

underside of vehicle heavily undersealed

Pass 20 Dec 2017 77,871 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2016 77,856 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 77,239 miles

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

corrosion to both front footwells, boot floor, front floor, inner sills and offside front inner wheel arch

Fail 13 Mar 2008 77,237 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

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

corrosion to both front footwells, boot floor, front floor, inner sills and offside front inner wheel arch

Fail 15 Oct 2007 77,229 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Offside Front Sub-frame fractured (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Sub-frame fractured (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

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

front service brakes imbalance

o/s & n/s front suspension stops little clearence

o/s front floor corroded

o/s front inner wing corroded

Pass 13 Oct 2006 71,173 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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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K617 OYJ is a 1992 Rover Mini in Purple with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 K617 OYJ, 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 K617 OYJ registered?

K617 OYJ is a 1992 Rover Mini, first registered on 7 August 1992.

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