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K86 NHR

1992 Rover Mini

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

91,312 mi
Last recorded91,312 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 1992 Rover Mini55,446 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK86 NHR
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1992
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 91,312 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2025 91,310 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2025 91,310 miles

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

Fail 10 Aug 2017 91,305 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Pass 20 May 2015 90,452 miles
Fail 15 May 2015 90,452 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 6 Feb 2014 87,845 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2014 87,845 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

Pass 4 Feb 2013 86,210 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2013 86,210 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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

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

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

Fail 31 Aug 2011 74,357 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 31 Aug 2011 74,357 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2010 69,325 miles

front brake discs getting rusty

Fail 4 Aug 2010 69,325 miles

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

front brake discs getting rusty

Pass 28 Aug 2009 63,067 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2009 63,064 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Aug 2008 59,243 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2008 58,954 miles

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

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 21 Aug 2007 50,424 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2006 42,069 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2005 39,249 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2005 39,226 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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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K86 NHR is a 1992 Rover Mini in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 K86 NHR, 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 K86 NHR registered?

K86 NHR is a 1992 Rover Mini, first registered on 8 September 1992.

Is K86 NHR safe to buy?

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