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J335 FMV

1992 Rover Mini

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

48,174 mi
Last recorded48,174 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 1992 Rover Mini55,446 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ335 FMV
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1992
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 48,174 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2015 44,677 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Front a panel has a small hole in it

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 29 Oct 2014 40,650 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Oil leak

Pass 29 Oct 2014 40,650 miles

Oil leak

Pass 17 Oct 2013 36,093 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

offside rear shock weak

Fail 16 Oct 2013 36,093 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

offside rear shock weak

Pass 1 Nov 2012 30,778 miles

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

Slight play in O/S/F suspension upper and lower arms.

Fail 31 Oct 2012 30,778 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Slight play in O/S/F suspension upper and lower arms.

Slight play in rear suspension arms, both sides.

Pass 21 May 2008 28,384 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2007 28,256 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2007 48,256 miles

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

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

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

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

front calipers corroded.

offside rear tyre slightly perished

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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J335 FMV is a 1992 Rover Mini in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 J335 FMV, 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 J335 FMV registered?

J335 FMV is a 1992 Rover Mini, first registered on 3 January 1992.

Is J335 FMV safe to buy?

The MOT history for J335 FMV shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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