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K869 KGF

1992 Rover Mini

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2018
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

70,765 mi
Last recorded70,765 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2017
Typical for 1992 Rover Mini55,446 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK869 KGF
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2017 70,765 miles

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

Fail 15 Sep 2017 70,763 miles

Central Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded boot floor (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Lower Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded bulkhead to door pillar (2.2.C.1h)

Nearside Front Lower Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (2.2.C.1h)

Nearside Front Lower Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure to front panel (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill to inner w/ arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Lower Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded bulkhead to bulkhead (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Front Lower Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Upper Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded bulkhead/scuttle panel inner (3.6.C.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Upper Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded subrame mounting to inner w/arch (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Aug 2016 64,116 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 24 Aug 2016 63,810 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Position lamp switch does not illuminate the front and rear position lamps with a single operation swictch fault intermitate (1.1.A.2)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 8 Sep 2015 56,789 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Sep 2015 56,788 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2014 53,180 miles

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

o/s upper top scuttle panel holed

Fail 28 Oct 2014 53,173 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

o/s upper top scuttle panel holed

Pass 31 Oct 2013 52,808 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2013 52,806 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 6 Sep 2012 51,188 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 30 Aug 2012 51,188 miles

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

Front Upper Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Sep 2011 48,815 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2011 48,815 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 11 Sep 2007 35,171 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2007 45,159 miles

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.4)

Front registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Brake pivot has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 22 Jun 2006 34,860 miles

slight binding on off side rear brake

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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K869 KGF is a 1992 Rover Mini in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 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 K869 KGF, 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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K869 KGF is a 1992 Rover Mini, first registered on 1 August 1992.

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