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K970 YVC

1992 Rover Mini

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

49,516 mi
Last recorded49,516 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2025
Typical for 1992 Rover Mini55,446 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK970 YVC
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2025 49,516 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2024 49,294 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2023 48,927 miles
Pass 14 May 2022 48,753 miles
Pass 8 May 2021 48,533 miles
Pass 15 May 2020 30,286 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2018 30,022 miles

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 1 Jun 2016 29,916 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 29,740 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 May 2015 29,740 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 May 2014 28,939 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 28,902 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2012 28,074 miles

SCREEN WIPER BLADE CONDTION POOR

TYRE SIDE WALLS PERISHED

Fail 15 Feb 2012 28,074 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

SCREEN WIPER BLADE CONDTION POOR

TYRE SIDE WALLS PERISHED

Pass 15 Feb 2011 26,541 miles

TYRE SIDE WALLS PERISHED

Fail 15 Feb 2011 26,541 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

TYRE SIDE WALLS PERISHED

Pass 18 May 2009 26,446 miles

TYRES PERISHED

Pass 20 Jul 2005 24,711 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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K970 YVC is a 1992 Rover Mini in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 K970 YVC, 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 K970 YVC registered?

K970 YVC is a 1992 Rover Mini, first registered on 1 August 1992.

Is K970 YVC safe to buy?

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