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J174 UHB

1992 Rover Mini

Green Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2023
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

44,330 mi
Last recorded44,330 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2025
Typical for 1992 Rover Mini55,446 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ174 UHB
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1992
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Fail 12 Mar 2025 44,330 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Central Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength cill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength cill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength cill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength cill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

all front arms corroded

general heavy corrosion front to rear

hand brake cables corroded

Pass 3 Dec 2022 44,093 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2021 42,179 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2020 41,228 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 31 May 2019 38,479 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2018 35,691 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 May 2017 32,572 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 28,190 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 25,555 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 21,222 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 17,083 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 13,635 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 9,271 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 41,101 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2009 99,907 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 95,577 miles

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 May 2007 89,419 miles

Offside Rear Radius arm synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Aug 2006 86,452 miles

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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J174 UHB 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 94.4%.

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 J174 UHB, 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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J174 UHB is a 1992 Rover Mini, first registered on 28 January 1992.

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