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K734 FNU

1992 Rover Mini

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2027
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

69,615 mi
Last recorded69,615 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 1992 Rover Mini55,446 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK734 FNU
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2026 69,615 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2019 66,251 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2017 57,913 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2016 56,894 miles

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

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Fail 20 Sep 2016 56,888 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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

Horn not working hit and miss (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

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

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Pass 23 Sep 2015 55,529 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2015 55,529 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2014 54,259 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2014 54,259 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Oct 2013 53,095 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2013 53,095 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 27 Sep 2012 50,892 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 22 Sep 2011 49,249 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

corrosion on door steps.

corrosion on front floors.

Fail 20 Sep 2011 49,249 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

corrosion on door steps.

corrosion on front floors.

Pass 13 Sep 2010 46,927 miles

corrosion to vehicle under body , previous welding repairs carried out , front subframe mtg bushes unbonded/worn

ex's play in top steering column bush , slight smear from wipers ,fuel cap sealing ring perrished/cracking , corrosion / dents / scratches to body panels , slight gas leak from exhaust front section , engine/gear box wet with oil

Fail 13 Sep 2010 46,927 miles

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

Corrosion dents & scratches to various panels

Engine & gearbox wet with oil

Excessive play in top steering column bush.

Front subframe front mountings unbonded & worn

Heavy surface corrosion to NS outer sill

Heavy surface corrosion to OS door sill step

Heavy surface corrosion to both front underbody floor pans

Previous welding repairs carried out

Rear bumper corroded & bent

Rear number plate deteriorated

Slight gas leak from exhaust front pipe joint

Wipers smearing slightly

fuel cap sealing ring preished & cracking

Pass 24 Aug 2009 45,122 miles

vehicle under body heavily under sealed , rear tyres approching legal limit , slight wear to front suspension ball joints

Fail 21 Aug 2009 45,122 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

vehicle under body heavily under sealed , rear tyres approching legal limit , slight wear to front suspension ball joints

Pass 18 Sep 2008 43,581 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2008 43,581 miles

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

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

slight flutcuation to front brake readings , both front tyres wearing on edges/cracking , slight bind to o/s/f brake

Pass 7 Sep 2007 40,553 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 38,866 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2006 38,866 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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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K734 FNU is a 1992 Rover Mini in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 K734 FNU, 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 K734 FNU registered?

K734 FNU is a 1992 Rover Mini, first registered on 1 August 1992.

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