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J188 GTC

1992 Rover Mini

Green Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2010
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

56,294 mi
Last recorded56,294 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2009
Typical for 1992 Rover Mini55,446 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ188 GTC
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1992
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2009 56,294 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2009 56,283 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

Pass 19 Mar 2008 55,692 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2008 55,692 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 1 Mar 2007 45,076 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2007 45,075 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Pass 18 Dec 2006 450,572 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2006 450,572 miles

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

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)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

offside outer sill starting to corrode

rear subframe has a general coating of corrosion

Pass 11 Oct 2005 44,689 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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J188 GTC is a 1992 Rover Mini in Green with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 J188 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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J188 GTC is a 1992 Rover Mini, first registered on 17 January 1992.

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