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J281 AWA

1992 Rover Mini

Purple Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

78,691 mi
Last recorded78,691 miles
Recorded on10 May 2010
Typical for 1992 Rover Mini55,446 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ281 AWA
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1992
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 May 2010 78,691 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

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

Fail 7 May 2010 78,688 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2009 77,421 miles

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Mar 2008 71,926 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2008 71,926 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut loose (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut loose (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front suspension has a suspension upper ball joint securing nut loose (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Aug 2006 67,420 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2006 67,420 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

CORROSION FORMING WHERE PREVIOUS REPAIRS CARRIED OUT ON BODY SIDE SILLS WITHIN 30 CM OF SEAT BELT & SUSPENSION MOUNTINGS NS & OS

ENGINE OIL LEAK

Pass 12 Aug 2005 57,068 miles

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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J281 AWA is a 1992 Rover Mini in Purple with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 J281 AWA, 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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J281 AWA is a 1992 Rover Mini, first registered on 13 March 1992.

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