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J273 BPW

1992 Rover Mini

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

81,486 mi
Last recorded81,486 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 1992 Rover Mini55,446 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ273 BPW
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 81,486 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2026 81,480 miles

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2025 81,182 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2025 81,180 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 28 May 2025 81,167 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2024 80,869 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2024 80,866 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Fail 4 Jul 2023 80,824 miles

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play loose on hub (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor in boot (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2022 80,543 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2017 77,985 miles

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

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

osf nsf nsr tyres cracking Oil leak

play in o/s/r wheel unable to pinpoint cause General underbody corrosion

Fail 30 Jun 2017 77,941 miles

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

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

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

General underbody corrosion

O/S/F , N/S/F , N/S/R tyres cracking

Oil leak

Play if O/S/R wheel - unable to pinpoint cause

Rear No rear bumper fitted

Rear Subframe rotting O/S worse

Fail 20 Jun 2017 77,922 miles

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

Fuel system component leaking Out of carb overflow (7.2.3)

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

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

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

General underbody corrosion

O/S/F , N/S/F , N/S/R tyres cracking

Oil leak

Play if O/S/R wheel - unable to pinpoint cause

Rear No rear bumper fitted

Rear Subframe rotting O/S worse

Fail 27 May 2016 77,809 miles

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

Offside Driver's door hinge insecure (6.2.B.2)

Offside Front Driver's door pillar deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.B.2)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt n/s and o/s (2.5.C.1a)

oil leak

rear subframe corroded

Pass 9 Jun 2015 75,190 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 72,288 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Apr 2013 71,308 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 69,857 miles

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

underbody undersealed

Pass 25 Aug 2011 65,708 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2010 62,683 miles

offside rear tyre perished

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

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

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

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

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

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

underside of vehicle covered in black underseal

Pass 27 Jul 2009 61,414 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

offside rear tyre perished

underside of vehicle covered in black

Pass 26 Aug 2008 60,668 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

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

offside front outer sill corroded but not with in 30cm of a prescibed area

Pass 18 Jul 2007 59,009 miles

nearside driveshaft gaitor showing slight deterioration

play evident in offside radius arm bushing

rear brake imbalance

slight movement in upper steering column

vehicle would benifit additional Anti-corrosion treatment

Fail 18 Jul 2007 59,009 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside driveshaft gaitor showing slight deterioration

play evident in offside radius arm bushing

rear brake imbalance

slight movement in upper steering column

vehicle would benifit additional Anti-corrosion treatment

Fail 14 Jun 2006 58,243 miles

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

movement in upper steering column meeting test criteria.

nearside driveshaft gaitor showing very slight seepage,but meeting test criteria.

Pass 14 Jun 2006 58,243 miles

movement in upper steering column meeting test criteria.

nearside driveshaft gaitor showing very slight seepage,but meeting test criteria.

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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J273 BPW is a 1992 Rover Mini in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 J273 BPW, 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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J273 BPW is a 1992 Rover Mini, first registered on 4 February 1992.

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