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K889 EUV

1992 Rover Mini

Black Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Apr 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

50,149 mi
Last recorded50,149 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 1992 Rover Mini55,446 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK889 EUV
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1992
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 50,149 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2025 50,145 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2024 50,138 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2023 50,130 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2022 50,122 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2021 50,112 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2020 50,103 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2020 50,103 miles

Nearside Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2019 49,868 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 49,641 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 20 Mar 2017 49,412 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 49,182 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 48,961 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 48,699 miles

Oil leak

Fail 14 Feb 2014 48,694 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2013 48,449 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 48,018 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 47,668 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2011 47,668 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Pass 11 Mar 2010 47,069 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2010 47,069 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Oil leak

Pass 12 Mar 2009 46,365 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 45,701 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2008 45,701 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 9 Mar 2007 44,594 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2006 43,127 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2006 43,127 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis 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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K889 EUV is a 1992 Rover Mini in Black with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 K889 EUV, 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 K889 EUV registered?

K889 EUV is a 1992 Rover Mini, first registered on 9 November 1992.

Is K889 EUV safe to buy?

The MOT history for K889 EUV shows 27 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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