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J239 VJH

1992 Rover Mini

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

67,295 mi
Last recorded67,295 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2012
Typical for 1992 Rover Mini55,446 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ239 VJH
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2012 67,295 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2012 67,291 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Rear Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2011 65,152 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 61,323 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2010 61,323 miles

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2009 53,678 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 53,585 miles

slight corrosion to door step

slight play to n/s and o/s front swivels

Pass 16 Jul 2007 52,065 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

extensive welding been carried out toboth sills

offside and nearside front floors been welded

Pass 25 Jul 2006 51,641 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2006 51,641 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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J239 VJH is a 1992 Rover Mini in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 J239 VJH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was J239 VJH registered?

J239 VJH is a 1992 Rover Mini, first registered on 8 June 1992.

Is J239 VJH safe to buy?

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