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K989 XPP

1992 Rover Mini

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2014
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

73,430 mi
Last recorded73,430 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2013
Typical for 1992 Rover Mini55,446 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK989 XPP
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1992
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2013 73,430 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2013 73,430 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Rear registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 11 Jul 2012 70,733 miles

engine oil leak

general underbody corosion

Fail 25 Jun 2012 70,729 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Radius arm ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Radius arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Radius arm ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2011 69,407 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Vehicle corrosion close to acceptable prescibed area

Fail 7 Jun 2011 69,407 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Vehicle corrosion close to acceptable prescibed area

Pass 6 Sep 2008 66,229 miles

as fail

Fail 3 Sep 2008 66,215 miles

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

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

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

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

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)

Offside 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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K989 XPP is a 1992 Rover Mini in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 K989 XPP, 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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K989 XPP is a 1992 Rover Mini, first registered on 10 September 1992.

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