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K8 SEJ

1992 Rover Mini

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2025
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

47,906 mi
Last recorded47,906 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2024
Typical for 1992 Rover Mini55,446 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK8 SEJ
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1992
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2024 47,906 miles

advise indicator stalk loose

advise slight play in steering column asembley

Fail 17 Sep 2024 47,891 miles

Nearside Front Lower Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Upper Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

advise drivers window regulator defective

advise indicator stalks loose

Pass 23 Aug 2023 47,735 miles

Indicator switch insecure (4.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Aug 2023 47,735 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Indicator switch insecure (4.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2022 47,155 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2022 47,155 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Jul 2021 46,972 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2020 46,382 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2019 45,593 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2019 45,589 miles

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2018 45,272 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2018 45,272 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Jun 2017 45,091 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 44,683 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2016 44,683 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 May 2015 44,053 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 May 2014 43,779 miles
Fail 28 May 2014 43,769 miles

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

Front engine mounting bracket missing (6.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 4 Jun 2013 43,648 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 43,485 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2011 43,460 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2010 43,138 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2009 42,721 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2008 42,394 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2006 42,356 miles

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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K8 SEJ is a 1992 Rover Mini in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 K8 SEJ, 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 K8 SEJ registered?

K8 SEJ is a 1992 Rover Mini, first registered on 9 November 1992.

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