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J268 PNC

1992 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2026
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

60,657 mi
Last recorded60,657 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 1992 Rover Mini55,446 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ268 PNC
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 60,657 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2025 60,657 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2024 60,496 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2023 60,204 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2022 59,876 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2021 59,329 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2020 58,750 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2019 57,249 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Apr 2018 55,817 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

both front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 6 Apr 2017 54,140 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 30 Mar 2017 54,131 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 31 Mar 2016 52,951 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 1 Apr 2015 52,101 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2015 52,101 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 27 Mar 2014 50,934 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Mar 2013 49,449 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2012 47,889 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2012 47,889 miles

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

n/s steering rack boot twisted

Fail 28 Mar 2011 45,420 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Mar 2011 45,420 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Mar 2010 42,058 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2010 42,058 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2009 40,201 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 20 Mar 2008 39,784 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2008 38,764 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2007 37,615 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2006 35,825 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2006 35,825 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 23 Sep 2005 35,624 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2005 35,624 miles

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

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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J268 PNC is a 1992 Rover Mini in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 J268 PNC, 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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J268 PNC is a 1992 Rover Mini, first registered on 24 June 1992.

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