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K997 RCK

1992 Rover Mini

White Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Oct 2026
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

55,026 mi
Last recorded55,026 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 1992 Rover Mini55,446 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK997 RCK
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 55,026 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2024 54,854 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2024 54,815 miles

Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering arm modified such that the steering is adversely affected (2.1.3 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 23 Sep 2023 52,569 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2023 52,567 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Jul 2019 45,087 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre exhaust blowing at joint (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play both rear wheels have slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2018 73,115 miles

slight play in steering column

wipers slightly smearing screen

Fail 23 Jun 2018 73,113 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Position lamp not working both rear (4.2.1 (a))

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Wheel bearing has slight play both rear (5.1.3 (a) (i))

front exhaust joint blowing slightly

slight play in steering column

wipers slightly smearing screen

Fail 12 May 2018 73,041 miles

Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play both (2.6.2)

slight play in steering column

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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K997 RCK is a 1992 Rover Mini in White with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 K997 RCK, 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 K997 RCK registered?

K997 RCK is a 1992 Rover Mini, first registered on 15 August 1992.

Is K997 RCK safe to buy?

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