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J271 PDG

1992 Rover Mini

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2022
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

53,658 mi
Last recorded53,658 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2021
Typical for 1992 Rover Mini55,446 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ271 PDG
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2021 53,658 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2021 53,647 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2020 52,287 miles

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

Fail 8 Dec 2020 52,245 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Jun 2019 48,467 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Jun 2019 48,456 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Mar 2018 45,967 miles

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

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

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

hazard switch faulty

Pass 19 Sep 2012 42,612 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 Sep 2012 42,596 miles

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Sep 2011 37,151 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

nearside rear brake slightly binding

offside front rear subframe mounting rubber bonding poor.

offside outer sill at front plated but corroding.

rear sub frame surface corrosion.

Pass 1 Sep 2010 32,514 miles

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

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

engine idle required raising from idle to reach mot limits for co %

front registration plate slightly damaged but still readable.

rear bumper removed.

Fail 1 Sep 2010 32,514 miles

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

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

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

engine idle required raising from idle to reach mot limits for co %

front registration plate slightly damaged but still readable.

rear bumper removed.

Pass 1 Sep 2009 30,224 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2008 30,066 miles

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

nearside outer sill top corrode but not considered excessive

Fail 11 Aug 2008 30,066 miles

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

nearside outer sill top corrode but not considered excessive

Pass 16 Aug 2007 29,593 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2007 29,593 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 4 Sep 2006 29,198 miles

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

near side rear tyre perished and starting to crack slightly

Fail 29 Aug 2006 29,198 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

near side rear tyre side wall perished and starting to crack

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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J271 PDG is a 1992 Rover Mini in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 J271 PDG, 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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J271 PDG is a 1992 Rover Mini, first registered on 26 June 1992.

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