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J297 GHT

1992 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2023
Tests20 (10 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

62,335 mi
Last recorded62,335 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2022
Typical for 1992 Rover Mini55,446 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ297 GHT
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 10 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2022 62,335 miles

age related corrosion

Fail 7 Jun 2022 62,333 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn both upper and lower ball joint loose (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

age related corrosion

Pass 29 May 2021 62,165 miles
Fail 21 May 2021 62,163 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2020 61,537 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2020 61,535 miles

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

Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.3.1 (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 5 May 2016 59,380 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2016 59,370 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Pass 5 May 2015 58,119 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2015

All position lamps have less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Steering wheel locking device insecure (2.1.6)

Pass 2 Apr 2014 56,181 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2014

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2013 51,869 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2013

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 1 Feb 2012 48,772 miles

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

Fail 26 Jan 2012 48,772 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 10 Dec 2010 47,244 miles

Battery insecure

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)

Fail 10 Dec 2010 47,244 miles

Battery insecure

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 20 Oct 2010 47,242 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 22 Jul 2006 45,755 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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J297 GHT is a 1992 Rover Mini in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 J297 GHT, 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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J297 GHT is a 1992 Rover Mini, first registered on 7 January 1992.

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