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K991 XWK

1992 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

60,507 mi
Last recorded60,507 miles
Recorded on18 May 2025
Typical for 1992 Rover Mini55,446 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK991 XWK
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 May 2025 60,507 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2024 60,091 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2022 59,362 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2020 58,265 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2020 57,815 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Feb 2020 57,811 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Jun 2018 53,818 miles

rear brake performance low may need attention shortly

underside of vehicle undersealed

Pass 25 May 2017 51,245 miles
Fail 22 May 2017 51,243 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 8 Sep 2016 51,216 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases and rear (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2015 50,420 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 49,168 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Nov 2007 44,185 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2006 38,869 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2006 38,868 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

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

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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K991 XWK is a 1992 Rover Mini in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 K991 XWK, 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 K991 XWK registered?

K991 XWK is a 1992 Rover Mini, first registered on 1 August 1992.

Is K991 XWK safe to buy?

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