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K781 CSC

1992 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests11 (5 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate45.5%

Mileage

31,148 mi
Last recorded31,148 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 1992 Rover Mini55,446 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK781 CSC
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

5 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 31,148 miles

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s upper rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear of subframe/outer parts of bulkhead (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front outer bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Apr 2026 31,142 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light both stop lamps (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s upper rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear of subframe/outer parts of bulkhead (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front outer bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Apr 2025 30,646 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm pin rotates with arm, suspect seized in bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear connecting rod between radius arm and spring assembly unseats with wheels off ground

Fail 28 Mar 2025 30,640 miles

Emissions unable to be completed CO too high almost double limits (8.2.2.2 (e))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Clip broken boot not on (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Radius Arm bolt moving when arm moved

Rear Both stop lamps slightly discoloured

Pass 18 Dec 2023 30,230 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2023 30,223 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front outer CV gaiter clip hitting hub when being rotated

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Fail 14 Jul 2023 30,215 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 manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Brake linkage has restricted free movement handbrake quadrant stiff / seized (1.1.15 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength top shock absorber mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Track rod end modification unsafe insecure @ lock nut loose (2.1.3 (f) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both front upper boots (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Brake servo inoperative (1.1.10 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front teardrop mounting lug not located in front panel

welding repairs @ both sill / floor areas covered heavily with sealer and underseal

Pass 12 Jun 2013 27,217 miles

vehicle has had a lot of welding work done and in my opinion it is in an advanced state of corrossion

Fail 13 May 2013 27,215 miles

Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

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

Front Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

ADVISORY BOTH REAR LIGHT UNITS COVERS MISSING

ADVISORY NEARSIDE FRONT DOOR MIRROR GLASS MISSING

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 7 Sep 2006 27,203 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2006 27,203 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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

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

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

bonnet difficult to close mechanism needs some maintenance

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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K781 CSC is a 1992 Rover Mini in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 45.5%.

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 K781 CSC, 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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K781 CSC is a 1992 Rover Mini, first registered on 30 September 1992.

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The MOT history for K781 CSC shows 11 tests with a 45.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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