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K918 DWK

1992 Rover Mini

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

51,470 mi
Last recorded51,470 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 1992 Rover Mini55,446 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK918 DWK
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1992
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 51,470 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2024 51,340 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2023 51,164 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2022 51,010 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2016 50,988 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2016 50,981 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded centre and rear foor to sill sections (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded centre floor to sill section (5.2.6)

Pass 7 Jan 2015 50,921 miles

near-side front floor section corroded but not within prescribed area.

Pass 15 Jan 2014 50,901 miles

near-side centre floor excessively corroded but not within prescribed area.

Pass 17 Jan 2013 50,622 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2012 50,537 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2012 50,537 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Pass 26 Jan 2011 50,382 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Fail 24 Jan 2011 50,382 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2010 50,216 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Fail 13 Jan 2010 50,216 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 19 Jan 2009 49,760 miles

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

Fail 15 Jan 2009 49,757 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2008 49,734 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2008 49,727 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 20 Dec 2006 47,843 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2006 47,834 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2006 46,425 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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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K918 DWK is a 1992 Rover Mini in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 K918 DWK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was K918 DWK registered?

K918 DWK is a 1992 Rover Mini, first registered on 7 December 1992.

Is K918 DWK safe to buy?

The MOT history for K918 DWK shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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