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K643 AFL

1992 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2023
Tests23 (11 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate47.8%

Mileage

33,758 mi
Last recorded33,758 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2024
Typical for 1992 Rover Mini55,446 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK643 AFL
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

11 pass 12 fail
Fail 30 Aug 2024 33,758 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2022 1 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2022 33,440 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2019 33,242 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2019 33,177 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 32,842 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2016 30,543 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2016 30,543 miles

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

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2015 29,559 miles

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

Fail 21 Oct 2015 29,559 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor / sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 13 Oct 2014 28,281 miles

N/S/F & N/S/R & O/S/R tyres perishing

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

O/S/R tyre has cut in side wall but not to cords

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 Oct 2014 28,271 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

N/S/F & N/S/R & O/S/R tyres perishing

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

O/S/R tyre has cut in side wall but not to cords

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Aug 2011 27,922 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2011 27,651 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 Sep 2010 23,232 miles

fluctuation from o/s/f brake reading

free play in o/s/f wheel bearing

front brakes imbalanced, pads are low

slight bind n/s/f wheel

Fail 10 Sep 2010 23,171 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

both front tyre tread depths are getting low 3mm, also n/s perished, o/s badly split/perished

fluctuation from o/s/f brake reading

free play in o/s/f wheel bearing

rear subframe corrosion requires attention

rear tyres are perished

slight bind n/s/f wheel

Pass 21 Jul 2009 21,776 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2009 21,436 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 8 Sep 2008 21,423 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

both sides front tyres slightly out of shape

nearside underside sill rusted to excess

rear chassis subframe rusted to excess

Pass 7 Aug 2007 21,178 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 31 Jul 2007 21,152 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

ADVANCE CORROSION TO N/S OUTER SILL

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 31 Jul 2006 21,066 miles

bonet catch not working properly

both sides front valance rusted to excess

nearside front outer sill rusted to excess

offside rear suspension radius arm pin worn to excess

rear chassis subframe rusted to excess

Fail 31 Jul 2006 21,066 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

bonnet catch not working properly

both sides front valance rusted to excess

nearside front outer sill rusted to excess

rear chassis subframe rusted to excess

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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K643 AFL is a 1992 Rover Mini in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 47.8%.

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 K643 AFL, 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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K643 AFL is a 1992 Rover Mini, first registered on 28 August 1992.

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