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J185 GTC

1992 Rover Mini

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2023
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

33,861 mi
Last recorded33,861 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2022
Typical for 1992 Rover Mini55,446 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ185 GTC
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2022 33,861 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor area outside prescribed area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Nov 2022 33,857 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor area outside prescribed area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2021 33,825 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2020 33,764 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 18 Jun 2019 33,729 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2017 33,611 miles

O/S/F Tyre Perished

O/S/R Tyre Perished

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Aug 2016 33,580 miles

Nearside Front Coolant leak ()

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Pass 6 Aug 2015 33,495 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

nearside front tyre perrished

Fail 6 Aug 2015 33,495 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

nearside front tyre perrished

Pass 12 Aug 2014 33,439 miles

Oil leak

Pass 8 Aug 2013 33,415 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 11 Aug 2012 33,352 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2012 33,350 miles

Nearside Dipswitch operation does not extinguish all main beam headlamps leaving at least one pair of dipped beam headlamps (1.7.4b)

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Dipswitch operation does not extinguish all main beam headlamps leaving at least one pair of dipped beam headlamps (1.7.4b)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Pass 11 Aug 2011 33,185 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2010 32,410 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2010 32,409 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2009 31,673 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2009 31,672 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 21 Jul 2008 30,322 miles

Outer sills corroded and holed ,not in prescribed areas.

Pass 1 Aug 2007 28,800 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2007 28,800 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2006 27,284 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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J185 GTC is a 1992 Rover Mini in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 J185 GTC, 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 J185 GTC registered?

J185 GTC is a 1992 Rover Mini, first registered on 29 April 1992.

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