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K978 JGY

1992 Rover Mini

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

46,271 mi
Last recorded46,271 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2014
Typical for 1992 Rover Mini55,446 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK978 JGY
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1992
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2014 46,271 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013 41,921 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2012 389,271 miles

offside rear subframe has heavy surface corrosion

Pass 20 Jun 2011 33,187 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2011 33,186 miles

Front registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Rear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 8 Mar 2010 285,473 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 21,222 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2009 21,213 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Pass 19 Jun 2007 21,021 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2006 19,741 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2006 19,741 miles

Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

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

Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.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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K978 JGY is a 1992 Rover Mini in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 K978 JGY, 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 K978 JGY registered?

K978 JGY is a 1992 Rover Mini, first registered on 5 September 1992.

Is K978 JGY safe to buy?

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