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J232 PJO

1992 Rover Mini

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2017
Tests13 (6 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate46.2%

Mileage

75,982 mi
Last recorded75,982 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2016
Typical for 1992 Rover Mini55,446 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ232 PJO
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2016 75,982 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2015 758,128 miles

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 30 Oct 2014 74,576 miles

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

Fail 28 Oct 2014 74,576 miles

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

registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

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

Fail 9 Aug 2010 72,701 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

front brake discs slightly pitted

o/s front mounting area has slight surface rust

under chassis is covered with sealant can not be viewed

Pass 9 Aug 2010 72,701 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

front brake discs slightly pitted

o/s front mounting area has slight surface rust

under chassis is covered with sealant can not be viewed

Pass 10 Aug 2009 72,506 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2009 72,498 miles

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Fail 21 May 2009 81,313 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear seat removed

Pass 20 Nov 2007 72,483 miles

rear seats removed

Fail 14 Nov 2007 72,481 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 15 Nov 2006 70,852 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2006 70,852 miles

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b) DANGEROUS

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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J232 PJO is a 1992 Rover Mini in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.2%.

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 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 J232 PJO, 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 J232 PJO registered?

J232 PJO is a 1992 Rover Mini, first registered on 29 February 1992.

Is J232 PJO safe to buy?

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