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K782 DVC

1992 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

88,843 mi
Last recorded88,843 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2025
Typical for 1992 Rover Mini55,446 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK782 DVC
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2025 88,843 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2024 87,926 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2024 87,926 miles

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))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2022 87,231 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Mar 2021 85,722 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Mar 2020 84,527 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier Carrier corroded underneath with holes but secure (4.13 (a) (i))

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration Only just met requirements, high air. Air/fuel ratio (8.2.1.2 (g))

Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal Corroded but hard to see and fully inspect (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Mar 2020 84,527 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam Dip beam inoperative (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier Carrier corroded underneath with holes but secure (4.13 (a) (i))

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration Only just met requirements, high air. Air/fuel ratio (8.2.1.2 (g))

Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal Corroded but hard to see and fully inspect (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2019 81,605 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2018 78,620 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2017 75,044 miles

Horn weak

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear floors slightly corroded

Slight noise from nearside front wheel bearing

Fail 3 Mar 2017 75,044 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Horn weak

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear floors slightly corroded

Slight noise from nearside front wheel bearing

Pass 8 Mar 2016 71,139 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 20 Feb 2015 67,109 miles

slight corrosion on front to rear brake pipe at rear

slight fluctuation and imbalance on front brakes

Pass 7 Mar 2014 62,866 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 60,515 miles

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

Fail 6 Mar 2013 60,515 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Feb 2012 59,249 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 8 Mar 2011 58,478 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2010 58,206 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 56,560 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2006 54,693 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2006 54,684 miles

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

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)

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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K782 DVC is a 1992 Rover Mini in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 K782 DVC, 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 K782 DVC registered?

K782 DVC is a 1992 Rover Mini, first registered on 27 November 1992.

Is K782 DVC safe to buy?

The MOT history for K782 DVC shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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