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NDC 638

1992 Rover Mini

Yellow Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2023
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

85,138 mi
Last recorded85,138 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2022
Typical for 1992 Rover Mini55,446 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNDC 638
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1992
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2022 85,138 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2021 85,058 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2021 85,058 miles

Emissions not tested engine stops in test (8.2.1.2 (d))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2017 85,051 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2017 84,946 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2017 84,946 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Front Statutory seat belt missing both (5.1.1)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Obligatory mirror missing all (8.1.1)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Brake pipe leaking all (3.6.A.1)

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Steering wheel weakened by fractures (2.1.1)

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

Fail 12 Jun 2006 84,942 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Steering column retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

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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NDC 638 is a 1992 Rover Mini in Yellow with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 NDC 638, 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 NDC 638 registered?

NDC 638 is a 1992 Rover Mini, first registered on 16 March 1992.

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