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J270 HHG

1992 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

20,491 mi
Last recorded20,491 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2017
Typical for 1992 Rover Mini55,446 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ270 HHG
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2017 20,491 miles

Front front subrame mounts slightly deterioted

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 24 Feb 2016 20,428 miles

Oil leak

Pass 9 Jun 2014 20,120 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2012 19,799 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 21 Jun 2011 18,168 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside door corroded recomend attention

nearside front c/v boot starting to crack

nearside front tyre on legal limit at time of test just passable recomend imeadiate replacement

rear subframe corroded recomend attention

slight play in nearside front ball joints

Fail 21 Jun 2011 18,168 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside door corroded recomend attention

nearside front c/v boot starting to crack

nearside front tyre on legal limit at time of test just passable recomend imeadiate replacement

rear subframe corroded recomend attention

slight play in nearside front ball joints

Pass 30 Jun 2010 16,834 miles

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

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

front pannel starting to corrode

Fail 28 Jun 2010 16,834 miles

Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

front pannel starting to corrode

Pass 3 Jul 2009 15,772 miles

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

corrosion started to outer sills & rear subframe recomend attention

Fail 3 Jul 2009 15,772 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

corrosion started to outer sills & rear subframe recomend attention

Pass 3 Jul 2008 14,043 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2007 12,664 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

evidence of front exhaust catching drive shaft but not at time of test

Fail 5 Jul 2007 12,664 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

evidence of front exhaust catching drive shaft but not at time of test

Pass 3 Jul 2006 10,733 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2005 9,255 miles

exhaust front downpipe fouling driveshaft

top engine stabilizer bushes worn

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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J270 HHG is a 1992 Rover Mini in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 J270 HHG, 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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J270 HHG is a 1992 Rover Mini, first registered on 15 January 1992.

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