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K649 OAF

1992 Rover Mini

Green Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2023
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

42,947 mi
Last recorded42,947 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2022
Typical for 1992 Rover Mini55,446 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK649 OAF
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1992
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2022 42,947 miles

Both front floors and outer sills corroded and holed, outside prescribed areas

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play N/S/F upper and O/S/F lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2021 42,913 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play N/S/F upper and lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Aug 2021 42,910 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play N/S/F upper and lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2020 42,730 miles

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 Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Aug 2019 42,602 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2018 41,957 miles

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Jul 2017 40,899 miles

Front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 5 Aug 2016 40,104 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 23 Mar 2016 40,102 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 5 % (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front tyres wearing inner edges

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

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

all shock absorbers damping effect poor

slight blow from exhaust

Pass 6 Mar 2015 40,026 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2014 35,970 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 31,947 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2011 31,829 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2010 31,420 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2010 31,419 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2009 30,860 miles

nearside outer sill corroded

Fail 9 Sep 2009 30,859 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside outer sill corroded

Pass 24 Sep 2008 30,346 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2008 30,315 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2007 29,554 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 28 Sep 2006 28,631 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2005 27,509 miles

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

both outer front sills corroded but not in prescribed area

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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K649 OAF is a 1992 Rover Mini in Green with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 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 K649 OAF, 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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K649 OAF is a 1992 Rover Mini, first registered on 9 October 1992.

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