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K628 ARD

1992 Rover Mini

Pink Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

19,678 mi
Last recorded19,678 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 1992 Rover Mini55,446 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK628 ARD
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1992
ColourPink
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 19,678 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 25 Jul 2025 19,668 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 4 Sep 2021 19,488 miles

advise : possible fault with front and rear light wiring

advise : slight play in nearside rear radius arm

Pass 2 Sep 2020 17,378 miles

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

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 2 Sep 2020 17,378 miles

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

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

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 17 Aug 2019 8,733 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2018 7,108 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2017 6,725 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2017 6,723 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2016 6,450 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 6,062 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2015 6,062 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2014 5,712 miles

Offside steering rack gaitor starting to deteriorate.

Pass 5 Mar 2013 5,467 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2013 5,467 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2012 5,213 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2012 5,213 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2011 4,822 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2009 4,417 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2009 4,410 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Vehicle Identification Number not permanently displayed (6.3.5.a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Sep 2008 3,894 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 2,450 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2006 2,450 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

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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K628 ARD is a 1992 Rover Mini in Pink with a 1,275cc 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 K628 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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What year was K628 ARD registered?

K628 ARD is a 1992 Rover Mini, first registered on 2 November 1992.

Is K628 ARD safe to buy?

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