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J237 TFA

1992 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Apr 2027
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

1,145 mi
Last recorded1,145 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 1992 Rover Mini55,446 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ237 TFA
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 1,145 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2026 1,143 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Position lamp not working both rear not working when on dip lights (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 25 Apr 2025 729 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2023 92 miles

Nearside Rear axle joint slight play

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear axle joint slight play

Pass 23 Mar 2022 11,434 miles

slight play in both rear radius arm bushes

Pass 8 Jan 2021 11,366 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2017 9,890 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2017 9,890 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt upper inner boot insecure (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint upper inner (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt upper inner boot insecure (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Dec 2016 9,471 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2016 9,469 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded boot floor area corroded & insufficiently repaired (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired floor area (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

filler & silicone covering numerous repair patches

rear metal brake pipe slightly corroded

slight play in all front susp joints

Pass 23 Nov 2015 9,248 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2015 9,248 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 31 Oct 2014 8,619 miles

Corossion forming at rear sub frame

Fail 24 Oct 2014 83,051 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Corossion forming at rear sub frame

Pass 18 Nov 2013 82,765 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2012 79,790 miles

N/S & O/S REAR QUATER CORRODED

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

Fail 27 Nov 2012 79,784 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

N/S & O/S REAR QUATER CORRODED

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

Pass 6 Dec 2011 77,211 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2011 77,197 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2010 74,074 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

osf floor holed and corroded

osr floor corroded

Fail 3 Dec 2010 74,074 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

osf floor holed and corroded

osr floor corroded

Pass 7 Dec 2009 70,391 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2008 67,549 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2008 67,548 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2007 64,924 miles

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2006 61,575 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2006 61,574 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

under vehicle tatty

Pass 19 Jul 2006 61,547 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2006 61,547 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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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J237 TFA is a 1992 Rover Mini in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 J237 TFA, 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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J237 TFA is a 1992 Rover Mini, first registered on 21 February 1992.

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