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K874 CSX

1992 Rover Mini

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

42,948 mi
Last recorded42,948 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 1992 Rover Mini55,446 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK874 CSX
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 42,948 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor inner sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor inner sill corroded ( has had plate welded on inside ) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 20 Apr 2026 42,947 miles

Front Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn lower ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor inner sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor inner sill corroded ( has had plate welded on inside ) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2025 42,852 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor section corroded slightly (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor section corroded slightly (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2024 42,814 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch floor area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch floor area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Apr 2024 42,813 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both not working (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch floor area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch floor area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2023 42,650 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner floor section corroded slightly (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Apr 2023 42,650 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn radius arm bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner floor section corroded slightly (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2022 42,488 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2022 42,480 miles

Central Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Apr 2021 42,439 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2020 42,426 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2020 42,426 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jan 2018 42,390 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2018 42,360 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2016 42,996 miles

rear tyres close to legal limit

Fail 25 Nov 2016 42,996 miles

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

rear tyres close to legal limit

Pass 30 Jul 2015 59,542 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2015 41,729 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 16 Jul 2014 40,133 miles

nsf end of outer sill not completely welded in place!

osf suspension knuckle joint rubber boot adrift!

play in nsf lower ball joint.

Fail 16 Jul 2014 40,133 miles

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

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

nsf end of outer sill not completely welded in place!

osf suspension knuckle joint rubber boot adrift!

play in nsf lower ball joint.

Pass 17 Jul 2013 37,560 miles

front section of park brake cable corroded/fraying (BORDERLINE PASS).

possible fibre glass over repair at nsf sill/inner wheel arch.

seam welding on sill repairs only just good enough for MOT standard (BORDERLINE PASS).

slight play at wiper arms.slight leak of grease nsf cv gaiter [coming loose?]

Pass 23 Jul 2012 36,045 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Jan 2008 34,604 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2006 33,464 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2006 33,406 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside 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)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s sill top adjacent to "B" post seat belt anchorage beginning to corrode.

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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K874 CSX is a 1992 Rover Mini in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 K874 CSX, 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 K874 CSX registered?

K874 CSX is a 1992 Rover Mini, first registered on 15 December 1992.

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