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K971 PTP

1992 Rover Mini

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2021
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

Typical for 1992 Rover Mini55,446 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK971 PTP
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2020
Pass 14 Jan 2019
Pass 17 Jan 2018 98,682 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2017 94,519 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2017 94,519 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2016 89,880 miles

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt inner (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 21 Jan 2015 84,989 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 10 Feb 2014 79,946 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2014 79,381 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Apr 2009 75,545 miles

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

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

hand brake lever high

Fail 17 Apr 2009 75,495 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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)

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

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

hand brake lever high

Pass 30 Apr 2008 70,873 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2008 70,842 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Feb 2007 63,182 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

N/S/ outer sill has slight corrosion

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

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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K971 PTP is a 1992 Rover Mini in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 K971 PTP, 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 K971 PTP registered?

K971 PTP is a 1992 Rover Mini, first registered on 30 December 1992.

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The MOT history for K971 PTP shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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