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SAK 51E

1992 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

58,421 mi
Last recorded58,421 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 1992 Rover Mini55,446 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSAK 51E
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 58,421 miles

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

Rear Seats not fitted

Fail 20 Jun 2026 58,420 miles

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

Rear Seat belt buckle missing Both sides (7.1.2 (d))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Apr 2025 56,300 miles
Pass 4 May 2023 55,341 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2022 55,310 miles

nearside plus offside floor starting to rust

Fail 23 Dec 2021 55,310 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength near rear sub frame mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

nearside plus offside floor starting to rust

Pass 6 Nov 2020 55,292 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2019 55,281 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2017 54,388 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

various under body corrosion

Pass 14 Jul 2016 54,178 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

front tyres getting low

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

various body corrosion

wiper blades require att

Pass 8 Jul 2015 53,558 miles

Oil leak

slight body corrosion

Pass 17 Feb 2014 51,368 miles

Oil leak

slight body corrosion

slight play near side rear radius arm

Pass 5 Mar 2013 49,407 miles

Oil leak

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 2 Mar 2013 49,269 miles

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

Oil leak

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 3 Mar 2012 47,382 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2012 47,382 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Sep 2010 50,525 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2010 50,513 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 6 Aug 2009 49,432 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2008 45,005 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2007 43,708 miles

rear subframe repaired by welding

Fail 22 Feb 2007 43,698 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 7 Feb 2006 43,296 miles

REAR SUB FRAME JUST WITHIN SPEC FOR CORROSION FOR MOT ADVISE

SLIGHT WEAR O N/S FRONT TYER ADVISE

SMALL AMOUNT OF MOVEMENT ON STERRING COLUMB ADVISE

SMALL CRACK ON NOPLATE FRONT ADVISE

VERY SLIGHT SPLIT ON WIPER BLADE N/S ADVISE

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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SAK 51E is a 1992 Rover Mini in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 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 SAK 51E, 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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SAK 51E is a 1992 Rover Mini, first registered on 11 June 1992.

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