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J169 KDL

1992 Rover Mini

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

75,347 mi
Last recorded75,347 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2025
Typical for 1992 Rover Mini55,446 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ169 KDL
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2025 75,347 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2025 75,347 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2023 75,205 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2023 75,192 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 26 Nov 2020 75,183 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2019 75,179 miles
Pass 24 May 2018 75,176 miles
Fail 24 May 2018 75,176 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2017 75,156 miles

top engine stabilizer bar has play in rear bolt hole enlonggated

Pass 23 May 2016 75,153 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance amber lens faded (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance amber lens faded (1.4.A.2e)

top engine stabilizer bar bushes worn

Fail 18 May 2016 75,153 miles

Offside 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 Front Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance amber lens faded (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance amber lens faded (1.4.A.2e)

top engine stabilizer bar bushes worn

Pass 14 May 2015 74,385 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 74,315 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2013 74,113 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 73,968 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 73,906 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 73,651 miles
Fail 24 May 2010 73,603 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Pass 22 May 2009 72,937 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

offside rear tyre starting to perish

Fail 22 May 2009 72,937 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

offside rear tyre starting to perish

Pass 12 May 2008 72,790 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 72,518 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

centre exhaust rubber perishing

Pass 25 May 2006 71,847 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 May 2005 71,117 miles
Fail 9 May 2005 71,117 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.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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J169 KDL is a 1992 Rover Mini in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 J169 KDL, 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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J169 KDL is a 1992 Rover Mini, first registered on 28 February 1992.

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