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J290 JMR

1992 Rover Mini

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

75,717 mi
Last recorded75,717 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2018
Typical for 1992 Rover Mini55,446 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ290 JMR
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1992
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2018 75,717 miles

Nearside Front jacking point / floor corroding

front tyres small than rear

Fail 23 Mar 2018 75,717 miles

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

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

Nearside Front jacking point / floor corroding

front tyres small than rear

Pass 3 Apr 2017 75,698 miles

Front tyres 3mm

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

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

Rear exhaust joint blowing slightly

Fail 29 Mar 2017 75,698 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Offside Front Brake hose leaking bulging (3.6.A.1)

Front tyres 3mm

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

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

Rear exhaust joint blowing slightly

Pass 31 Mar 2016 75,677 miles

Nearside Rear radius arm bearing has slight play

Offside Front brake hose has a slight bulge

damp stain on n/s/f shock absorber

front tyres 3mm

rear exhaust joint blowing slightly

Fail 30 Mar 2016 75,677 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear radius arm bearing has slight play

Offside Front brake hose has a slight bulge

damp stain on n/s/f shock absorber

front tyres 3mm

rear exhaust joint blowing slightly

Pass 24 Mar 2015 75,617 miles

Coolant leak

Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake pipes slightly corrode

front tyres 3mm

rust blisters front valance and body

Pass 25 Mar 2014 75,565 miles

Coolant leak

Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

rust blisters on front valance

Pass 27 Mar 2013 75,488 miles

Front subframe n/s/f rear mounting max permissable separation

Front suspension bump stop clearance reducing

Hazard switch signs of wear

Water pump noisey

Pass 14 May 2012 75,410 miles

centre exhaust strap rubbing subframe

front tyres narrower than rear

o/s/f tyre wearing on inside

rust blisters

steering column lower bush slight movement

Pass 24 Mar 2011 75,304 miles

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

Offside Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

rust blisters all over

slight play in track rod ends

Pass 1 Apr 2010 75,200 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2010 75,199 miles

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

Offside Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

rear wheels sat odd

rust blisters on body and under side

slight play in track rod ends

Pass 31 Mar 2009 74,726 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)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

o/s/r wheel sat odd

rust blisters on body and under side

slight play in ball joints

Pass 24 Apr 2008 74,435 miles

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

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

body rusty--rust blisters o/s floor

o/s/r radius arm stiff--o/s/r wheel odd

slight play in o/s/f wheel bearing

slight play in top and lower ball joints

Fail 24 Apr 2008 74,435 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

body rusty--rust blisters o/s floor

o/s/r radius arm stiff--o/s/r wheel odd

slight play in o/s/f wheel bearing

slight play in top and lower ball joints

Pass 2 Apr 2007 74,145 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2007 74,139 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

rear tyres worn close to limit on edges

vhhicle rusty around the edges

Pass 23 Mar 2006 73,864 miles

rear tyres edges on limit †hazard switch dirty †vehicle rust around edges

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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J290 JMR is a 1992 Rover Mini in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 J290 JMR, 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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J290 JMR is a 1992 Rover Mini, first registered on 25 February 1992.

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