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J269 NHG

1992 Rover Mini

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

86,636 mi
Last recorded86,636 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2014
Typical for 1992 Rover Mini55,446 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ269 NHG
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2014 86,636 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 24 Jul 2014 86,631 miles

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

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 7 Jun 2013 85,854 miles

corrosion to boot floor

corrosion to floor

exhaust has slight blow from down pipe

front to rear brake pipe corroding

nearside door step corroding

nearside front tyre on 2mm

offside door step corroding

offside rear shocker damp

slight play in nearside front wheel bearing

slight play in steering rack

Fail 9 May 2013 85,854 miles

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

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear Lower Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Rear Upper Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

corrosion to boot floor

corrosion to floor

exhaust has slight blow from down pipe

front discs very rusty

front to rear brake pipe corroding

nearside door step corroding

nearside front tyre on 2mm

offside door step corroding

offside rear shocker damp

slight play in steering rack

Pass 7 Jul 2011 84,733 miles

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

Steering rack deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

bulkhead rusty

rear valance rusty

slight play in steering

under body in poor condition,covered in thick paint hard to inspect various amounts welding.

Fail 17 Jun 2011 84,729 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

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

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

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

body in poor condition

slight play in steering

thick paint on under body

Pass 26 Jun 2010 84,571 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2010 84,560 miles

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

Nearside Front drive shaft coupling is insecure (2.5.C.1c)

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

Offside Front drive shaft coupling is insecure (2.5.C.1c)

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

Pass 15 May 2009 83,428 miles

Near side door to wheel arch mounting point is starting to rust.

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

Offside Front Upper Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)

Fail 15 May 2009 83,428 miles

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

Near side door to wheel arch mounting point is starting to rust.

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

Offside Front Upper Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)

Pass 18 Apr 2008 80,943 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 76,611 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2006 69,813 miles

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

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

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

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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J269 NHG is a 1992 Rover Mini in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 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 J269 NHG, 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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J269 NHG is a 1992 Rover Mini, first registered on 28 May 1992.

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