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K998 URU

1992 Rover Mini

Green Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2014
Tests18 (9 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

69,160 mi
Last recorded69,160 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2013
Typical for 1992 Rover Mini55,446 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK998 URU
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1992
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2013 69,160 miles

corrosion offside front sill, not in a prescribed area

offside front lower swivel spring washer is stretched

offside rear tyre is slightly distorted

oil leak/s

slight play in both front upper swivels

slight play in nearside rear wheel bearing

surface corrosion both outer sills

surface corrosion front and rear floor pans

surface corrosion nearside front inner arch

surface corrosion nearside sill/door step

surface corrosion offside sill/door step

surface corrsion both rear inner archs

Fail 6 Nov 2013 69,160 miles

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

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

corrosion offside front sill, not in a prescribed area

offside front lower swivel spring washer is stretched

offside rear tyre is slightly distorted

oil leak/s

slight play in both front upper swivels

slight play in nearside rear wheel bearing

surface corrosion both outer sills

surface corrosion front and rear floor pans

surface corrosion nearside front inner arch

surface corrosion nearside sill/door step

surface corrosion offside sill/door step

surface corrsion both rear inner archs

Pass 10 Oct 2012 67,670 miles

corrosion offside front door step

nearside rear trumpet lower dust cover is slightly loose, still preventing the ingress of dirt etc

oil leak/s

small gap in offside lower swivel spring washer

surface corrosion both front and rear floor pans

surface corrosion both outer sills

surface corrosion offside rear inner arch

Fail 5 Oct 2012 67,670 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Steering column shaft has excessive end float (2.1.3)

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

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

corrosion offside front door step

nearside rear trumpet lower dust cover is slightly loose, still preventing the ingress of dirt etc

oil leak/s

small gap in offside lower swivel spring washer

surface corrosion both front and rear floor pans

surface corrosion both outer sills

surface corrosion offside rear inner arch

Pass 7 Oct 2011 65,600 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

tracking required

Fail 7 Oct 2011 65,600 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

tracking required

Pass 19 Oct 2010 63,681 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

slight oil leaks

Fail 19 Oct 2010 63,681 miles

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

Nearside Inner Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

slight oil leaks

Fail 14 Oct 2009 61,543 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 14 Oct 2009 61,543 miles

Oil leak

Pass 17 Oct 2008 59,426 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2008 59,426 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment synthetic mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Both front top hat rubbers split

Both rear tubeless valves cracking

NSF seat slightly loose

OSF seat belt stalk casing broken

OSR tyre outer wall cracking

Oil level on min.

Pass 22 Oct 2007 57,317 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2007 57,317 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

o/s/r tyre outer wall slightly perished

Fail 19 Oct 2006 54,996 miles

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

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

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

ns outer sill rusty

o/s outer sill rusty and holed but not in prescribed area

Pass 19 Oct 2006 54,996 miles

ns outer sill rusty

o/s outer sill rusty and holed but not in prescribed area

Pass 20 Oct 2005 52,733 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2005 52,733 miles

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

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

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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K998 URU is a 1992 Rover Mini in Green with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 K998 URU, 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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K998 URU is a 1992 Rover Mini, first registered on 12 September 1992.

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