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J332 NCW

1992 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

14,968 mi
Last recorded14,968 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2010
Typical for 1992 Rover Mini55,446 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ332 NCW
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2010 14,968 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 23 Mar 2010 14,955 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 17 Mar 2009 12,377 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2009 12,159 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

extensive patch repairs too vehicle floor

Pass 28 Feb 2008 9,875 miles

Oil leak

patch repairs too o/s and n/s inner sills

Pass 2 Oct 2006 6,666 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2006 6,653 miles

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

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 22 Sep 2005 98,794 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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J332 NCW is a 1992 Rover Mini in Red with a 1,275cc 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 J332 NCW, 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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What year was J332 NCW registered?

J332 NCW is a 1992 Rover Mini, first registered on 28 April 1992.

Is J332 NCW safe to buy?

The MOT history for J332 NCW shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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