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K78 PFP

1992 Rover Mini

Purple Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2023
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

Typical for 1992 Rover Mini55,446 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK78 PFP
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1992
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2022

Front Driver's view to the sides outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))

Rear Rear seats removed at time of test..

Pass 25 Feb 2019 5,356 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2014 167 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2013 55 miles

condition of vehicle

general corrosion under vehicle

slight oil leak

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

slight play in off side front wheel bearing

Pass 7 Jul 2012 12,768 miles

General corrosion

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Fail 7 Jul 2012 12,768 miles

Vehicle Identification Number not permanently displayed (6.3.5.a)

General corrosion

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 6 May 2011 37,805 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 6 May 2010 96,077 miles

play in both rear wheel bearings

security of offside mirror

slight oil leak

both inner cv gaitors inscure

condition and security of front of vehicle

condition of both reg plates

condition of nearside headlamp aim

condition of roof

condition of vehicle

corrosion and welding all under vehicle

handbrake cable binding on floor of vehicle

holes in floor

Fail 5 May 2010 96,071 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

condition and security of front of vehicle

condition of both reg plates

condition of nearside headlamp aim

condition of roof

condition of vehicle

corrosion and welding all under vehicle

handbrake cable binding on floor of vehicle

holes in floor

play in both rear wheel bearings

security of offside mirror

slight oil leak

Pass 21 Apr 2009 50,130 miles

condition of bonnet

condition of both head lamp aims

condition of front reg plate

condition of vehicle

slight play in offside suspension top ball joint

slight play in steering top bush

wipers slightly smearing

Pass 5 Apr 2008 48,011 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2007 47,930 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2007 47,930 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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K78 PFP is a 1992 Rover Mini in Purple with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 K78 PFP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was K78 PFP registered?

K78 PFP is a 1992 Rover Mini, first registered on 1 August 1992.

Is K78 PFP safe to buy?

The MOT history for K78 PFP shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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