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K866 RJC

1992 Rover Mini

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2023
Tests25 (13 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate52%

Mileage

83,741 mi
Last recorded83,741 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2022
Typical for 1992 Rover Mini55,446 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK866 RJC
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 12 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2022 83,741 miles

both headlight image on limit

engine damp

n/s/f cv boot damp

n/s/r arch corroded

Fail 21 Jun 2022 83,609 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength out sill poor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

both headlight image on limit

engine damp

n/s/f cv boot damp

n/s/r arch corroded

Pass 7 Jul 2021 79,232 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2021 79,232 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 default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Rear Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2020 76,572 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

corrosion /repairs

oil leaks

Fail 11 Jun 2020 76,516 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

general corroded/weak areas

oil leaks

Pass 27 Jun 2019 73,745 miles

Front exhaust joint leaking

general engine oil leaks

general under body corrosion

Fail 18 Jun 2019 73,744 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor section (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor section (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced centre floor corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front exhaust joint leaking

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

general engine oil leaks

general under body corrosion

Pass 11 Jun 2018 70,202 miles

Front ex joint leakig slight ly

Nearside Front Outer cv boot seeping grease

Offside All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Offside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear ex mount broken

general under body corrosion

Pass 30 Jun 2017 66,512 miles

Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt all (2.4.G.2)

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

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

previous repairs corroding

Fail 16 Jun 2017 66,372 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floorpan under drivers seat (5.2.6)

Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt all (2.4.G.2)

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

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

previous repairs corroding

Pass 29 Jun 2016 62,829 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 27 Jun 2016 62,822 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 4 May 2016 52,808 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam both (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floorpans both sides (2.4.A.3)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 22 May 2015 54,257 miles

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

Oil leak

repairs and corrosion on and near prescribed areas various places

Fail 12 May 2015 54,255 miles

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

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

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

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

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

repairs and corrosion on and near prescribed areas various places

Pass 22 May 2014 45,222 miles

corrosion on and near prescribed areas and repairs

slight play suspension joints

Fail 1 May 2014 45,221 miles

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

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

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

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

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

corrosion on body panels and structure on and near prescribed areas

Pass 15 May 2013 40,998 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2011 40,531 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 40,107 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2009 40,107 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Fail 20 Aug 2009 40,107 miles

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

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

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

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Feb 2008 40,046 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2008 40,046 miles

Front Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight 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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K866 RJC is a 1992 Rover Mini in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52%.

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 K866 RJC, 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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K866 RJC is a 1992 Rover Mini, first registered on 1 August 1992.

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