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J258 PJO

1992 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

53,336 mi
Last recorded53,336 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2016
Typical for 1992 Rover Mini55,446 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ258 PJO
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2016 53,336 miles

under side slightly corroded.

Pass 17 Dec 2015 52,726 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2014 51,650 miles

Rear Sub-frame worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

front wipers startting to smear

Pass 18 Dec 2013 50,912 miles

exhaust has slight noise

front wippers has slight smear to windscreen

Pass 9 Jul 2012 50,898 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 40,960 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2011 40,960 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d) DANGEROUS

Rear subframe has slight corrosion to both sides.

Pass 12 Mar 2010 37,311 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 34,634 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 30,420 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2008 30,420 miles

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

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2007 29,964 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2006 28,705 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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J258 PJO is a 1992 Rover Mini in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 J258 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 J258 PJO registered?

J258 PJO is a 1992 Rover Mini, first registered on 16 April 1992.

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The MOT history for J258 PJO shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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