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J229 SEG

1992 Rover Mini

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2017
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

50,628 mi
Last recorded50,628 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2016
Typical for 1992 Rover Mini55,446 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ229 SEG
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1992
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2016 50,628 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Near side front and rear tyre perished

Pass 17 Mar 2015 49,819 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 Apr 2014 48,089 miles

slight lift in steering column

slight side wall cracking n/s/f tyre

Fail 31 Mar 2014 48,088 miles

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

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

slight lift in steering column

slight side wall cracking n/s/f tyre

Pass 21 Mar 2013 45,888 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 42,885 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2009 42,869 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Jun 2008 42,850 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2007 42,624 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2007 42,623 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 19 Jun 2006 42,348 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2006 42,348 miles

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

Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.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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J229 SEG is a 1992 Rover Mini in Grey with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 J229 SEG, 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 J229 SEG registered?

J229 SEG is a 1992 Rover Mini, first registered on 9 January 1992.

Is J229 SEG safe to buy?

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