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K969 BVC

1992 Rover Mini

White Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2019
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

79,934 mi
Last recorded79,934 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2018
Typical for 1992 Rover Mini55,446 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK969 BVC
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2018 79,934 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2018 79,910 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

near side rear tyre wall cracking

off side front brake binding

off side front tyre wall cracking

Pass 15 Feb 2013 78,993 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2013 78,993 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 1 Mar 2012 78,356 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

different wheels fitted at time of retest

Fail 25 Feb 2012 78,356 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2011 77,375 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2011 77,371 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Apr 2010 76,815 miles

Corrosion hole in nearside front arch outside prescribed area

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)

Nearside front brake is binding a little

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 Apr 2010 76,815 miles

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Corrosion hole in nearside front arch outside prescribed area

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)

Nearside front brake is binding a little

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2009 75,914 miles

Both front top suspension arms have very little gap between bump stop and arm

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

Fail 6 Mar 2009 75,914 miles

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

Both front top suspension arms have very little gap between bump stop and arm

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

Flexible fuel pipe connecting petrol pump to fuel pipe is splitting and cracking but not leaking, advise replace asap

Nearside washer jet is inoperative but offside clears screen suficiently

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

Pass 2 Apr 2008 75,100 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 20 Mar 2008 75,099 miles

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

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2006 72,882 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2006 72,882 miles

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

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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K969 BVC is a 1992 Rover Mini in White with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 K969 BVC, 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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K969 BVC is a 1992 Rover Mini, first registered on 21 October 1992.

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