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J215 DGN

1992 Rover Mini

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2023
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

80,915 mi
Last recorded80,915 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2022
Typical for 1992 Rover Mini55,446 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ215 DGN
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1992
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2022 80,915 miles

Front rust showing in both front floor pans, front wheel archs

Nearside Front Lower ball jont has slight play

Offside Front Upper ball jont has slight play

oil leak from gear change oil seal, adrift

Fail 30 Jun 2022 80,915 miles

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

Front rust showing in both front floor pans, front wheel archs

Nearside Front Lower ball jont has slight play

Offside Front Upper ball jont has slight play

oil leak from gear change oil seal, adrift

Pass 24 Jun 2021 80,708 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2020 80,572 miles
Pass 23 May 2019 80,426 miles
Pass 12 May 2018 80,253 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 79,746 miles
Fail 8 May 2017 79,739 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Exhaust system not adequately supported centre mount broken (7.1.1)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2016 79,303 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 78,841 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 78,315 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2013 78,226 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 78,096 miles

front bump stops almost touching

slight play front nearside top swivel

Fail 4 Apr 2012 78,084 miles

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

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

front bump stops almost touching

slight play front nearside top swivel

Pass 8 Apr 2011 74,519 miles

front bump stops almost fouling

front swivel joints slight play

windscreen slight damage

Fail 1 Apr 2011 74,377 miles

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

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

front bump stops almost fouling

front swivel joints slight play

windscreen slight damage

Pass 10 Apr 2010 70,655 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2010 70,646 miles

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 3 Apr 2009 67,649 miles

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

n/s outer sill corroded

w/screen slight damage

Pass 9 Jul 2007 67,500 miles

f/o/s inner c/v boot needs securing †n/s sill slightly corrodsed †slight play o/s swivels

Pass 5 Jul 2006 66,103 miles

rear subframe slight corroded †w/screen slight damage

Fail 26 Jun 2006 66,053 miles

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

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

subframe slightly corroded †w/screen slight damage

Pass 11 Jul 2005 61,013 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2005 61,006 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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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J215 DGN is a 1992 Rover Mini in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 J215 DGN, 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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J215 DGN is a 1992 Rover Mini, first registered on 2 January 1992.

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