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K949 BAC

1992 Rover Mini

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2023
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

53,009 mi
Last recorded53,009 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2022
Typical for 1992 Rover Mini55,446 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK949 BAC
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2022 53,009 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2021 52,689 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2021 52,689 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Steering column has excessive movement up and down (2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component missing locking device,o/s front lower locking device missing, (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Upper Suspension component missing nut (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Indicator switch insecure plus plastic surround, (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Dec 2019 52,668 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 52,209 miles

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak

top engine steady rubbers deteriorated

Fail 6 May 2015 52,199 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Oil leak

top engine steady rubbers deteriorated

Pass 25 Apr 2014 51,170 miles

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

general surface corrosion under vehicle

Fail 24 Apr 2014 51,170 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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

general surface corrosion under vehicle

Pass 26 Nov 2012 49,075 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Pass 18 Nov 2011 48,212 miles

very bad oil leak

Fail 16 Nov 2011 48,202 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Indicator tell tale missing (1.4.A.2a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

very bad oil leak

Pass 28 Aug 2010 47,026 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2009 44,950 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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K949 BAC is a 1992 Rover Mini in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 K949 BAC, 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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K949 BAC is a 1992 Rover Mini, first registered on 16 September 1992.

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