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J219 LBY

1992 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2026
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

49,876 mi
Last recorded49,876 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2025
Typical for 1992 Rover Mini55,446 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ219 LBY
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2025 49,876 miles

Rear seats not fitted

Fail 18 Jun 2025 49,873 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Front Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear seats not fitted

Pass 29 Mar 2023 49,826 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2010 49,785 miles

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

Oil leak

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 22 Sep 2009 48,637 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2009 48,637 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 9 Oct 2008 47,761 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2008 47,758 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Pass 18 Sep 2007 47,111 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2007 47,111 miles

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

advised o/s/f tyre cracks on side wall

Pass 18 Sep 2006 44,880 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 11 Sep 2006 44,880 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Slight wear to off side front top ball joint.

Fail 4 Sep 2006 44,848 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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J219 LBY is a 1992 Rover Mini in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 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 J219 LBY, 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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J219 LBY is a 1992 Rover Mini, first registered on 20 January 1992.

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