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K646 DHJ

1992 Rover Mini

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2024
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

14,974 mi
Last recorded14,974 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2023
Typical for 1992 Rover Mini55,446 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK646 DHJ
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1992
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2023 14,974 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor, floor to sill, inner & outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor, floor to sill, inner & outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

only one washer jet working

Pass 30 Aug 2022 14,952 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

O/S/F & N/S/F floors corroded, but not excessive.

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2021 12,651 miles

O/S hazard tell tale inoperative

Slight play to O/S & N/S rear wheel bearings.

Fail 8 Nov 2021 12,651 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

O/S hazard tell tale inoperative

Offside Front Position lamp not working sidelamp (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Slight play to O/S & N/S rear wheel bearings.

Pass 30 Oct 2020 114,245 miles

slight play to o/s/r & n/s/r wheel bearings

Pass 13 May 2019 8,310 miles

front engine swing mounting bolt looks slightly loose?

very slight play in both lower ball joints

Pass 16 May 2018 6,682 miles

front floors getting weak

Fail 28 Feb 2018 6,671 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake discs in poor condition

Pass 31 Jan 2017 2,611 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

slight play in top and bottom ball joints on front both sides

Fail 26 Jan 2017 2,602 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking wheel cylinder (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

slight play in top and bottom ball joints on front both sides

Pass 8 Oct 2015 99,836 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 97,398 miles

Both front suspenson dust covers cracking

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Slight noise on n/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 11 May 2012 95,583 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 10 May 2011 93,320 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2010 90,951 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2010 90,946 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

EXHAUST CORRODED AT FRONT

N/S C/V GAITOR CRACKED

OIL LEAK FROM ENGINE

REAR SUBFRAME SLIGHT CORROSION

Pass 10 Apr 2007 89,661 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 88,056 miles

as per 1st test

Fail 19 May 2006 88,056 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

engine running poorly/emissions OUT OF LIMITS most of time

Pass 10 May 2005 85,688 miles
Fail 10 May 2005 85,688 miles

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

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

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

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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K646 DHJ is a 1992 Rover Mini in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 K646 DHJ, 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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K646 DHJ is a 1992 Rover Mini, first registered on 1 August 1992.

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