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K738 FRB

1992 Rover Mini

Black Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2024
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

89,489 mi
Last recorded89,489 miles
Recorded on22 May 2023
Typical for 1992 Rover Mini55,446 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK738 FRB
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1992
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 May 2023 89,489 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2022 88,872 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2021 88,067 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive slight (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect and bushes perished (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 27 May 2020 88,067 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))

Front Position lamp not working both (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers insecurely attached bolt loose (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front spring washer distorted on balljoint securing nut

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both and bushes perished (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Jun 2019 87,659 miles

Nearside Front wiper blade split

corrsion to n/s/f sill

front pipe cracked

Fail 14 Jun 2019 87,659 miles

Nearside Front wiper blade split

Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

corrsion to n/s/f sill

front pipe cracked

Fail 30 May 2019 87,659 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected floor (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front wiper split

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a) (i))

corrosion to n/s/f sill

front pipe cracked

Pass 16 Feb 2018 85,739 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2018 85,738 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 29 Mar 2016 84,787 miles

exhaust manifold heavily corroded,with minor leak

heavy underseal to underbody areas

light corrosion to all visable under body areas

light smoke emission from exhaust

Fail 21 Mar 2016 84,787 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor area above radius arm (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

exhaust manifold heavily corroded,with minor leak

heavy underseal to underbody areas

light corrosion to all visable under body areas

light smoke emission from exhaust

slight play in steering coloumn

Pass 13 Apr 2015 83,960 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2011 83,669 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2008 53,902 miles

advise free play in near side top ball joint

advise front subframe rear bushes splitting

Pass 2 Aug 2007 47,304 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2007 47,298 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 28 Jul 2006 44,190 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2006 44,186 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.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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K738 FRB is a 1992 Rover Mini in Black with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 K738 FRB, 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 K738 FRB registered?

K738 FRB is a 1992 Rover Mini, first registered on 17 August 1992.

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