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J338 OOD

1992 Rover Mini

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

13,454 mi
Last recorded13,454 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 1992 Rover Mini55,446 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ338 OOD
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 13,454 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2026 13,340 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2015 10,386 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2014 7,139 miles

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

tapley test carried out due to clearance of road wheels

underside heavily waxoiled unable inspect brake pipes and prescribed areas correctly

Pass 23 Feb 2013 1,874 miles

Entire front sub-frame modified but not seriusly weakened

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

Underside of vehicle showing some signs of corrosion

Pass 12 Aug 2011 32 miles

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

Sub-frame modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

underside of the vehicle showing some signs of corrosion

Pass 5 Feb 2010 11,092 miles

as test no. 980785530041

Fail 4 Feb 2010 11,066 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Oil leak

slight noise to n.s.r wheel bearing

Pass 5 Feb 2009 94,072 miles

hc reading high on tick over

n/s door mirror missing

slight kink to n/s/f brake hoose

slight play to n/s/f track rod end

suspect rear exhaust mounting missing

Fail 4 Feb 2009 94,032 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

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

Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

n/s door mirror missing

slight kink to n/s/f brake hoose

slight play to n/s/f track rod end

suspect rear exhaust mounting missing

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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J338 OOD is a 1992 Rover Mini in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 J338 OOD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was J338 OOD registered?

J338 OOD is a 1992 Rover Mini, first registered on 1 April 1992.

Is J338 OOD safe to buy?

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