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K779 VOV

1992 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2020
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

79,293 mi
Last recorded79,293 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2019
Typical for 1992 Rover Mini55,446 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK779 VOV
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2019 79,293 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect lift to max limit please keep checked (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor x2 near to seat mounting please keep checked (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect suspension been lowered to max limit please keep checked advise rise vehicle height (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Jul 2017 79,042 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load stalk button as to be pushed down to lock in place please keep checked (5.2.4a)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt temp repair done please keep checked (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Jul 2016 78,654 miles

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion floor (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear tyre outer side wall to tread cracking very near to cord please keep checked

Fail 5 Jul 2016 78,654 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working not lighting (1.3.1b)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion floor (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear tyre outer side wall to tread cracking very near to cord please keep checked

Pass 9 Jul 2015 77,845 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Jul 2014 75,470 miles

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 11 Jul 2014 75,470 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 9 Jul 2014 75,455 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Inner Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 Jul 2013 73,426 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 71,880 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 70,453 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2007 70,453 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit breaking up (2.5.C.1d)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Mar 2006 66,683 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2006 66,683 miles

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

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

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

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

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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K779 VOV is a 1992 Rover Mini in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 K779 VOV, 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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K779 VOV is a 1992 Rover Mini, first registered on 1 August 1992.

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