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K628 HVG

1992 Rover Mini

Black Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2023
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

79,883 mi
Last recorded79,883 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2024
Typical for 1992 Rover Mini55,446 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK628 HVG
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1992
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Fail 8 Jan 2024 79,883 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

Brake master cylinder insecure master cylinder and servo mounting bracket insecure (1.1.10 (c))

Electrical wiring insecure and connectors likely to become disconnected battery terminals (4.11 (a) (ii))

Headlamp aim unable to be tested both (4.1.2 (b))

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

Headlamp not working on main beam both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function has excessive travel when vehicle is jacked up (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Position lamp not working all (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Position lamp switch does not illuminate the front and rear position lamps with a single operation (4.2.2 (a))

Rear Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component insecurely attached rear cones insecure when vehicle is jacked and locking device nearside loose (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Driver's seat insecure fitted wrong side cant be secured (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Passenger's seat insecure fitted wrong side cant be secured (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Bumper likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

both rear braided brake hoses incorrectly routed and rubbing radius arms and handbrake cables

Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all dipped beam headlamps (4.1.3 (a))

Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all main beam headlamps (4.1.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside wing mirror glass loose but not insecure

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear tyre slightly out of shape

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) nearside and offside ()

cant fully inspect inner floor pan due to carpet being fitted but some corrosion and repairs are visible

choke cable damaged and not working

corrosion and repairs to nearside and offside door shuts and outer sills

excessive corrosion around both front seat mount areas but seats not insecure

front bumper loose but not insecure

rear fuel hose not fully secured but not insecure

seats poorly fitted but not insecure

slight corrosion in parcel shelf panel

some corrosion and excessive corrosion in boot floor but not in a prescribed area

vehicle has multiple weld repairs through out and vehicle underside and all repairs heavily covered in underseal

wipers working but very slow in operation

Fail 22 May 2023 79,786 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength boot floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired sill (inside car) (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive boot floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive boot floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

front floors have been repaired and underbody heavily covered in underseal

in a jacked position while checking the front suspension nearside front suspension rests higher than the offside

inner boot has been repaired and covered in underseal

interior floors have been repaired and rusty

nearside and offside door shuts and inner sills corroded rusty

nearside and offside outer sills are corroded/ rusty

Pass 13 May 2022 79,380 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both front inner steering joints have slight play ()

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

Fail 29 Apr 2022 79,380 miles

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

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

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both front inner steering joints have slight play ()

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

Pass 5 Dec 2005 55,383 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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K628 HVG is a 1992 Rover Mini in Black with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 K628 HVG, 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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K628 HVG is a 1992 Rover Mini, first registered on 27 November 1992.

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