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K733 LWS

1992 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2027
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

43,831 mi
Last recorded43,831 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
Typical for 1992 Rover Mini55,446 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK733 LWS
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2026 43,831 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside mirror missing

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

Fail 9 Jul 2026 43,806 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside mirror missing

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

Pass 8 Jul 2025 43,545 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corrosion on clutch pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

exh blow at front pipe

Fail 8 Jul 2025 43,545 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corrosion on clutch pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

exh blow at front pipe

Fail 18 Mar 2025 43,534 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at front on floor (1.1.11 (c))

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn rear mounting bushs both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

brake pipe on master cylinder corroded

exhaust blow at front pipe to middle section joint

front to rear brake pipe corroded at rear

indicator stalk insecure/broken

nsf side repeater lamp insecure

rear registration plate degraded

Pass 9 Jan 2020 43,193 miles

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

Fail 6 Jan 2020 43,191 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 9 Jan 2019 40,565 miles

silencer condition poor

Pass 9 Jan 2018 39,533 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2017 39,530 miles

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

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

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

both rear top shock absorber fixings rusty

rear silencer slight blow

Pass 18 Nov 2016 37,751 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (7.1.2)

Front Lower Ball joint has slight play N/S + O/S (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear inner arch at front slightly corroded

Rear N/S + O/S top shock absorber mounts slightly corroded

Rear boot floor to rear panel slightly corroded

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 8 Nov 2016 37,743 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill to floor (jacking point) (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill to floor (jacking point) (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (7.1.2)

Front Lower Ball joint has slight play N/S + O/S (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear inner arch at front slightly corroded

Rear N/S + O/S top shock absorber mounts slightly corroded

Rear boot floor to rear panel slightly corroded

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Apr 2014 37,565 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2012 37,545 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2011 37,338 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2010 37,216 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 34,753 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2009 34,753 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Pass 1 Nov 2007 29,400 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2006 9,087 miles

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

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

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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K733 LWS is a 1992 Rover Mini in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 K733 LWS, 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 K733 LWS registered?

K733 LWS is a 1992 Rover Mini, first registered on 4 August 1992.

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