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K943 SFJ

1992 Rover Mini

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2027
Tests32 (21 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate65.6%

Mileage

54,685 mi
Last recorded54,685 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 1992 Rover Mini55,446 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK943 SFJ
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

21 pass 11 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2026 54,685 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2025 54,337 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2023 54,148 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Out sill slightly corroded

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Rear exhaust tail pipe corroded

Slight corrosion to both rear inner wheel arches

Fail 21 Dec 2023 54,148 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Out sill slightly corroded

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Rear exhaust tail pipe corroded

Slight corrosion to both rear inner wheel arches

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 7 Dec 2022 54,013 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill area corroding (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

exhaust tailpipe corroding

Fail 7 Dec 2022 54,013 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill area corroding (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

exhaust tailpipe corroding

Pass 9 Dec 2021 53,780 miles

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

Rear exhaust tailpipe rusty

Pass 14 Dec 2020 53,452 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

rear exhaust hanger clamp corroded

slight corrosion to nearside rear outer sill area

slight engine oil leak

Fail 14 Dec 2020 53,452 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

rear exhaust hanger clamp corroded

slight corrosion to nearside rear outer sill area

slight engine oil leak

Pass 10 Dec 2019 53,211 miles

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

Fail 10 Dec 2019 53,211 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Nov 2018 52,577 miles

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

Fail 21 Nov 2018 52,577 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired outer sill area and jacking point excessively holed and corroded (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 15 Nov 2017 52,057 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Oil leak

Fail 15 Nov 2017 52,057 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported bracket snapped (7.1.1)

Pass 14 Nov 2016 51,402 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 11 Nov 2015 50,828 miles

Offside Front outer sill end showing slight corrosion.

Fail 11 Nov 2015 50,828 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front outer sill end showing slight corrosion.

Pass 17 Nov 2014 50,176 miles

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

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

exhaust system slightly deteriorated

slight engine oil leak

Pass 13 Nov 2013 49,433 miles

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

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

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

Fail 13 Nov 2013 49,433 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2012 48,820 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2012 48,820 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 14 Nov 2011 47,981 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Nov 2011 47,981 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2010 47,260 miles

front tyres slightly worn on inner & outer edges.

Pass 24 Nov 2009 46,103 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2009 46,103 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2008 45,100 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2007 43,968 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2006 42,350 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2005 40,888 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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K943 SFJ is a 1992 Rover Mini in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.6%.

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 K943 SFJ, 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 K943 SFJ registered?

K943 SFJ is a 1992 Rover Mini, first registered on 1 August 1992.

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