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J309 EAU

1992 Rover Mini

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Feb 2027
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

35,395 mi
Last recorded35,395 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 1992 Rover Mini55,446 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ309 EAU
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 35,395 miles

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

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

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

Fail 6 Feb 2026 35,395 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2019 35,330 miles

movement at top steering column bearing position

Fail 13 Feb 2019 35,330 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

movement at top steering column bearing position

Pass 19 Jun 2015 33,297 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 32,661 miles
Fail 10 May 2013 32,661 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 12 Apr 2012 30,746 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 28,168 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2011 28,168 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 28 Jan 2010 21,918 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 19,285 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2009

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

Pass 20 Feb 2008 15,561 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2008 15,561 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2007 12,609 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2007 12,609 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 14 Feb 2006 9,431 miles

corrosion to all underbody areas,sills,wings,rear sub frame

slight movement in o/s/f & n/s/f upper & lower ball joints

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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J309 EAU is a 1992 Rover Mini in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 J309 EAU, 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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J309 EAU is a 1992 Rover Mini, first registered on 18 March 1992.

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