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K770 DHN

2004 Rover Mini

Green Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests34 (20 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

80,454 mi
Last recorded80,454 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Rover Mini50,636 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK770 DHN
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

20 pass 14 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 80,454 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floor pan area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Mar 2026 80,454 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floor pan area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Oct 2024 80,190 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 24 Oct 2024 80,188 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake efficiency below requirements not working (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 16 Oct 2023 80,099 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Oct 2023 80,099 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Oct 2022 79,863 miles

Main beam tell tail not working

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 11 Oct 2022 79,861 miles

Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam Both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Position lamp not working Both side light (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Main beam tell tail not working

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Oct 2021 79,568 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floor Pan (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2020 79,157 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Apr 2019 78,458 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Top And Lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Apr 2019 78,458 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Top And Lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Apr 2018 78,069 miles

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)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 24 Apr 2018 78,069 miles

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

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)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 31 Mar 2017 77,266 miles

Corrosion starting rear boot pan

Corrosion starting rear sub frame

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)

Pass 25 Apr 2016 75,960 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2016 75,960 miles

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2015 74,978 miles

corrosion o/s/r boot floor

repairs to sills and floor are covered in underseal restricting full inspection but repairs appear to be satisfactory

slight play in upper and lower ball joints

Fail 8 Apr 2015 74,978 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)

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

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

corrosion o/s/r boot floor

hazard switch poor operation

repairs to sills and floors are covered in underseal restricting full inspection but repairs appear to be satisfactory

slight play in upper and lower suspension ball joints

Pass 7 Apr 2014 74,211 miles

corrosion o/s/r boot floor

hazard warning light switch poor operation

o/s rack gaitor poor condition

slight play in upper and lower ball joints

underseal present on outer sills and floor area restricting full examination of areas

Pass 6 Apr 2013 73,264 miles

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

Fail 4 Apr 2013 73,264 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Fail 5 Apr 2012 71,943 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 5 Apr 2012 71,943 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 69,344 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2011 69,344 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)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Headlamp aim does not move downwards when dipped (British American headlamp) (1.8.C.4)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Fail 15 Feb 2011 69,022 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)

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

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

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

front discs worn

Pass 19 Feb 2010 50,638 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2010 50,636 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2009 49,103 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 48,866 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2007 45,113 miles

rear tyres worn on outer edges.

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

slight play in front ball joints both sides upper and lower.

Fail 24 Feb 2007 45,113 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

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

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

rear tyres worn on outer edge.

slight play in front ball joints both sides upper and lower

Pass 17 Feb 2006 50,990 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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K770 DHN is a 2004 Rover Mini in Green with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

Across all 2004 Rover Mini models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.1% with a typical mileage of 50,636 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 K770 DHN, 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 22 years old, this Rover Mini is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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K770 DHN is a 2004 Rover Mini, first registered on 1 May 2004.

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