CarVerify

Free Car Check

J177 SMO

1992 Rover Mini

Yellow Petrol 998cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Tests1 (0 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate0%

Mileage

54,848 mi
Last recorded54,848 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2006
Typical for 1992 Rover Mini55,446 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Rover
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ177 SMO
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1992
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

0 pass 1 fail
Fail 2 Nov 2006 54,848 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Brake relay lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

front and rear bumpers missing

movement in front subframe mounts

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
Full Rover Mini reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

J177 SMO is a 1992 Rover Mini in Yellow with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 0%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 SMO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of J177 SMO?

You can check the full history of J177 SMO by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was J177 SMO registered?

J177 SMO is a 1992 Rover Mini, first registered on 26 March 1992.

Is J177 SMO safe to buy?

The MOT history for J177 SMO shows 1 test with a 0% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does J177 SMO have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on J177 SMO. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.