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J339 ODD

1992 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2026
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

96,080 mi
Last recorded96,080 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 1992 Rover Mini55,446 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ339 ODD
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 96,080 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2025 96,078 miles

Emissions unable to be completed LAMBDA / HC AND CO2 EXCESSIVILY HIGH. (8.2.2.2 (e))

Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Sub-frame has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering DENOTED IN YELLOW MARKER (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Jan 2020 96,068 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 21 Jan 2020 96,068 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2017 92,786 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2017 92,507 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Pass 13 Sep 2016 90,202 miles

light corrosion to underbody

Fail 6 Sep 2016 90,199 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

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

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 30 Sep 2015 88,400 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2015 88,398 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired rear mounting (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 22 Nov 2014 88,340 miles

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

head lamp switch faulty at times

Fail 15 Nov 2014 88,324 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

head lamp switch faulty at times

Pass 8 Nov 2013 85,299 miles

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

Fail 5 Nov 2013 85,296 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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

Pass 12 Nov 2012 81,697 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

engine oil leak

offside rear trailing arm has reduced damping effect

Fail 5 Nov 2012 81,623 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

engine oil leak

offside rear trailing arm has reduced damping effect

Fail 10 Nov 2011 77,378 miles

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

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Oil leak

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

n/s wiperblade split

Pass 10 Nov 2011 77,378 miles

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

Oil leak

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

n/s wiperblade split

Pass 29 Oct 2010 72,475 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Fail 10 Oct 2009 69,695 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Oct 2009 69,695 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 Sep 2008 68,062 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

slight play in steering rack

Pass 29 Sep 2007 657,781 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2006 63,515 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2005 61,336 miles

wipers slightly worn.

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 ODD is a 1992 Rover Mini in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 J339 ODD, 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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J339 ODD is a 1992 Rover Mini, first registered on 1 February 1992.

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