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J208 LFV

1992 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 May 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

69,118 mi
Last recorded69,118 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 1992 Rover Mini55,446 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ208 LFV
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 69,118 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 May 2025 68,982 miles
Pass 31 May 2024 68,808 miles

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor pan (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor pan (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 2 May 2023 68,624 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor pan (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2019 68,530 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2018 68,521 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill step (5.2.6)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill to floor (5.2.6)

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

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

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front knuckle joint boot split

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

Pass 12 Oct 2016 68,125 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2015 66,817 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2014 65,812 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2013 65,141 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2012 63,997 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2011 62,603 miles

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

intermittent fault on indicatotelltale

Fail 1 Nov 2011 62,603 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

intermittent fault on indicatotelltale

Pass 15 Oct 2010 61,289 miles

intermittent fault on hazards

Pass 27 Feb 2008 61,024 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 60,247 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 59,008 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight 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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J208 LFV is a 1992 Rover Mini in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 J208 LFV, 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

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What year was J208 LFV registered?

J208 LFV is a 1992 Rover Mini, first registered on 12 February 1992.

Is J208 LFV safe to buy?

The MOT history for J208 LFV shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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