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K992 PGV

1992 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2009
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

78,147 mi
Last recorded78,147 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2009
Typical for 1992 Rover Mini55,446 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK992 PGV
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Fail 11 Jun 2009 78,147 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Offside Front Torsion bar excessive play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

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

Nearside Front Torsion bar excessive play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 6 Jun 2008 75,963 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2008 75,963 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Jun 2007 73,762 miles

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

Fail 14 Jun 2007 73,740 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2006 69,353 miles

offside sill possibly not fully welded

slight play nearside rear radius arm bush

Fail 15 Jun 2006 69,231 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

offside outer sill replaced and possibly not fully seam welded on

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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K992 PGV is a 1992 Rover Mini in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 K992 PGV, 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 K992 PGV registered?

K992 PGV is a 1992 Rover Mini, first registered on 1 August 1992.

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