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J339 DAU

1992 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2016
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

79,103 mi
Last recorded79,103 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2015
Typical for 1992 Rover Mini55,446 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ339 DAU
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2015 79,103 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 22 Jan 2014 75,273 miles

exhaust tail pipe badly corroded

slight leak from the centre exhaust box

Pass 23 Jan 2013 71,094 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2013 71,094 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 23 Jan 2012 66,806 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 66,535 miles

Fail 6 Feb 2007 66,535 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2005 28,956 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2005 65,215 miles

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

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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J339 DAU is a 1992 Rover Mini in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 J339 DAU, 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 J339 DAU registered?

J339 DAU is a 1992 Rover Mini, first registered on 20 February 1992.

Is J339 DAU safe to buy?

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