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J23 FGH

1992 Rover Mini

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

22,575 mi
Last recorded22,575 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 1992 Rover Mini55,446 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ23 FGH
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 22,575 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering head bearings has slight free play (2.2.2 (g))

Pass 29 May 2025 22,390 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 May 2023 22,060 miles

Offside Front Outer Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 May 2022 22,052 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2020 21,721 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2019 20,993 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 20,436 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2018 20,427 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2017 19,931 miles

front suspension low.

Fail 8 Mar 2017 19,908 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

front suspension low.

Pass 2 Apr 2016 19,736 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 19,711 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Sep 2007 19,709 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2007 19,709 miles

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

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

Pass 14 Sep 2006 19,704 miles

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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J23 FGH is a 1992 Rover Mini in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 J23 FGH, 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 J23 FGH registered?

J23 FGH is a 1992 Rover Mini, first registered on 26 March 1992.

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