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J258 MDY

1992 Rover Mini

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2022
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

89,956 mi
Last recorded89,956 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2021
Typical for 1992 Rover Mini55,446 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ258 MDY
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2021 89,956 miles

Offside Front sill/floor corroded not in perscribed area

Pass 16 Sep 2020 89,939 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2020 89,938 miles

Nearside Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction sunvisor not securing in raised position (3.1 (a) (ii))

Electrical wiring for braking components extremely deteriorated wire broken of reservior cap (4.11 (b) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Aug 2019 89,855 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2018 89,689 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2018 89,689 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) insecure (4.3.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Outer sill corroded

Pass 16 Aug 2017 88,195 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2016 86,213 miles

rear chassis rails corroded

Fail 9 Aug 2016 86,213 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired inner wheel arch - rear most (2.4.A.3)

rear chassis rails corroded

Pass 14 Aug 2015 85,790 miles

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 16 Jul 2014 84,512 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2014 84,507 miles

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

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

corrosion to both door shuts and front valence

offside front headlight glass broken

Pass 6 Aug 2013 84,480 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2013 84,477 miles

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

corrosion to both outer sills

corrosion to front panel

corrosion to both door shuts

Oil leak

Pass 26 Jul 2012 84,307 miles

corrosion to boot floor

corrosion to both front & nearside rear floor pan's

corrosion to both inner door shut's

corrosion to both outer sill's

corrosion to both rear inner wheel arche's

heavy corrosion to offside rear floor pan

Pass 11 Aug 2011 84,057 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

corrosion to outer sills

heavy corrosion to offside front upper inner wheel arch

Fail 5 Aug 2011 84,052 miles

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

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

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

corrosion to outer sills

heavy corrosion to offside front upper inner wheel arch

Pass 2 Aug 2010 81,529 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Jul 2010 81,448 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2009 78,120 miles

front indicator lenses faded.slight play in o/s/f wheel bearing.emissions near legal limit.

Fail 4 Aug 2009 78,115 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

front indicator lenses faded.slight play in o/s/f wheel bearing.emissions near legal limit.

Pass 8 Aug 2008 74,503 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2008 74,503 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 31 Jul 2007 70,292 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 64,201 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2006 64,201 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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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J258 MDY is a 1992 Rover Mini in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 J258 MDY, 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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J258 MDY is a 1992 Rover Mini, first registered on 14 February 1992.

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