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K780 VPJ

1992 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2024
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

52,441 mi
Last recorded52,441 miles
Recorded on26 May 2023
Typical for 1992 Rover Mini55,446 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK780 VPJ
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 May 2023 52,441 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened track control (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play close to failure (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened track control (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

engine leaking oil

fan belt is loose and damaged

nearside rear radius bearing has slight play

Pass 10 May 2022 52,412 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 May 2021 52,369 miles

screen is chipped

Pass 6 Dec 2019 52,347 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2018 52,219 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2017 52,207 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 52,180 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 52,145 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 51,996 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2013 51,808 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 51,620 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2012 51,618 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 27 Jul 2011 51,612 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2010 51,417 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2010 51,407 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 8 Jun 2009 51,030 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2009 51,022 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2008 50,424 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2008 50,416 miles

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

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

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 15 Jan 2007 50,258 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2006 50,247 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Pass 1 Sep 2005 49,581 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2005 49,581 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.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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K780 VPJ is a 1992 Rover Mini in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 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 K780 VPJ, 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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K780 VPJ is a 1992 Rover Mini, first registered on 14 August 1992.

Is K780 VPJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for K780 VPJ shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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