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J25 TKD

1992 Rover Mini

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2027
Tests30 (17 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate56.7%

Mileage

24,171 mi
Last recorded24,171 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 1992 Rover Mini55,446 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ25 TKD
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 13 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 24,171 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front pipe to manifold (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Inner wheel arch area (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Jun 2025 23,779 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2025 23,779 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 20 Jun 2024 23,471 miles

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides front mount bush perish, slight worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Start to perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 17 Jun 2024 23,455 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Both Front Subframe Front Mounting Bushes Perishing - Slight Play

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking In Tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Jul 2023 22,829 miles

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

Fail 3 Jul 2023 22,829 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Jun 2022 22,658 miles

Nearside Front seatbelt clasp damaged but still functions

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed tie bar was bent...now straight (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Jun 2022 22,658 miles

Nearside Front seatbelt clasp damaged but still functions

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed tie bar was bent...now straight (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 May 2021 22,629 miles

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

Fail 11 May 2021 22,629 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 22 Jan 2020 22,564 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Jan 2020 22,542 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2019 22,389 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 10 Jan 2019 22,389 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Jan 2018 22,125 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2018 22,123 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 10 Jan 2018 22,120 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Indicator switch insecure (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Front Road wheel fractured (4.2.B.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside 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)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

Offside Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

Pass 11 Jan 2017 21,875 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 21,799 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2015 21,799 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Feb 2014 21,746 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2013 21,616 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2011 21,609 miles

Oil leak

Fail 5 Jul 2011 21,600 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

Pass 1 Jul 2010 21,251 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 21,204 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2009 21,204 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Mar 2008 20,996 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2008 20,996 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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J25 TKD is a 1992 Rover Mini in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.7%.

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 J25 TKD, 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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J25 TKD is a 1992 Rover Mini, first registered on 5 August 1992.

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