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K990 JSP

1992 Rover Mini

Black Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2013
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

80,547 mi
Last recorded80,547 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2013
Typical for 1992 Rover Mini55,446 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK990 JSP
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1992
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Fail 16 Apr 2013 80,547 miles

Nearside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2012 80,508 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2012 80,508 miles

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Fail 7 Dec 2011 80,494 miles

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

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

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

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod attachment bracket inappropriately repaired (2.4.A.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

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

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Fail 20 Nov 2010 77,206 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Upper Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 Nov 2010 77,206 miles

Offside Front Upper Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 Mar 2009 72,464 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2009 72,454 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Mar 2008 61,475 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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K990 JSP is a 1992 Rover Mini in Black with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

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 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 K990 JSP, 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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K990 JSP is a 1992 Rover Mini, first registered on 1 August 1992.

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