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K905 SWD

1992 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jun 2027
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

58,200 mi
Last recorded58,200 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 1992 Rover Mini55,446 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK905 SWD
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 58,200 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at manifold (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal sill`s (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Jun 2026 58,201 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at manifold (6.1.2 (a))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal sill`s (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2025 56,487 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Fail 13 May 2025 56,462 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn radius arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/f & o/s/f (5.3.4 (a) (i))

upper engine mount slight play

Pass 10 Jul 2008 55,750 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2008 94,827 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 22 Aug 2007 52,948 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2007 52,948 miles

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

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 21 Aug 2006 49,881 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Aug 2006 49,881 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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K905 SWD is a 1992 Rover Mini in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 K905 SWD, 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 K905 SWD registered?

K905 SWD is a 1992 Rover Mini, first registered on 21 August 1992.

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