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J259 BPW

1992 Rover Mini

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2011
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

78,077 mi
Last recorded78,077 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2010
Typical for 1992 Rover Mini55,446 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ259 BPW
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2010 78,077 miles

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 27 Feb 2009 75,086 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2008 70,406 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2008 70,406 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 3 May 2006 70,363 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.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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J259 BPW is a 1992 Rover Mini in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 J259 BPW, 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 J259 BPW registered?

J259 BPW is a 1992 Rover Mini, first registered on 5 February 1992.

Is J259 BPW safe to buy?

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