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J177 RPM

1992 Rover Mini

Black Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2026
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

35,468 mi
Last recorded35,468 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2025
Typical for 1992 Rover Mini55,446 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ177 RPM
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1992
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2025 35,468 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2025 35,458 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Dec 2023 35,161 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2022 32,155 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2021 31,518 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2019 31,427 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 31,321 miles

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

Fail 8 May 2018 31,321 miles

Nearside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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

Pass 12 Apr 2017 31,251 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2017 31,231 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 11 Apr 2016 31,192 miles

n/s/r tyre perished

Pass 13 Apr 2015 31,148 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2015 31,148 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 11 Apr 2014 31,077 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2014 31,077 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp inoperative (3.6.G.2)

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

Pass 9 Apr 2013 31,037 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2013 31,020 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp inoperative (3.6.G.2)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Mar 2012 30,970 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 30,827 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2011 30,827 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 19 Mar 2010 30,771 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2010 30,771 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Feb 2009 30,492 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 30,442 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Feb 2007 30,384 miles

n/s/r wheel arch missing

Pass 17 Feb 2006 30,261 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2006

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

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

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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J177 RPM is a 1992 Rover Mini in Black with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 J177 RPM, 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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J177 RPM is a 1992 Rover Mini, first registered on 28 February 1992.

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