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J173 SRO

1992 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2014
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

22,843 mi
Last recorded22,843 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2013
Typical for 1992 Rover Mini55,446 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ173 SRO
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2013 22,843 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2011 22,735 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2010 22,402 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2009 20,792 miles

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

n/s rack boot needs cable tie on outer end

Pass 27 Feb 2008 17,829 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 17,139 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2007 17,076 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2006 15,889 miles

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

offside sill excessively corroded but not within a prescribed area

roughness heard from offside front area when wheel is spun, possibly from gear box

spare tyre flat

tyres worn

Fail 16 Mar 2006 15,886 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

offside sill excessively corroded but not within a prescribed area

roughness heard from offside front area when wheel is spun, possibly from gearbox

spare tyre flat

tyres worn

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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J173 SRO is a 1992 Rover Mini in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 J173 SRO, 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 J173 SRO registered?

J173 SRO is a 1992 Rover Mini, first registered on 27 April 1992.

Is J173 SRO safe to buy?

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