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J229 TTF

1992 Rover Mini

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2011
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

18,396 mi
Last recorded18,396 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2010
Typical for 1992 Rover Mini55,446 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ229 TTF
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2010 18,396 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2010 18,388 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 11 Jul 2009 15,265 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2009 15,249 miles

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

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

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Fail 29 Apr 2009 15,245 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

advanced corrosion on all arches and n/s floor pan

age cracking on front shocker bushes

corrosion on rear chassis

engine oil leaks

excessive corrosion on o/s/f floorpan

freeplay in seat runners

o/s cv boot slight leak

slight play in o/s/f lower ball joint

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 TTF is a 1992 Rover Mini in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 J229 TTF, 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 TTF registered?

J229 TTF is a 1992 Rover Mini, first registered on 6 February 1992.

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