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J339 POD

1992 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

39,691 mi
Last recorded39,691 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 1992 Rover Mini55,446 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ339 POD
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 39,691 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2024 39,360 miles

Nearside Front Inner sill/floor pan corroded

Nearside Front Outer sill corroded

Offside Front Inner sill/floor pan corroded

Offside Front Outer sill corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear sub-frame corroded

vehicle corroded front to rear

Pass 1 Sep 2023 39,238 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

slight corrosion to nearside inner sill/floor at front

Pass 27 Sep 2022 39,092 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2021 38,939 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Sep 2021 38,931 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively faulty switch (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively faulty switch (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2020 38,777 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2019 38,610 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2018 38,240 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2017 57,974 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Outer tyre wall deteriorating

Pass 22 Sep 2016 37,586 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 37,299 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 36,862 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2013 36,169 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2013 36,164 miles

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

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

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

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

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

steering column slight insecure bracket to dash panel

Pass 27 Sep 2012 35,222 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2012 35,212 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2011 32,994 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2010 32,681 miles

offside front hub slight play

very slight play offside front top and bottom balljoints

Fail 19 Nov 2010 32,672 miles

Nearside Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

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

offside front hub slight play

very slight play offside front top and bottom balljoints

Pass 21 Nov 2009 31,984 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

front inner wings rusty

front outter pannel rusting recomend attention soon

front upper balljoints slight play

nearside indicators faster than offside

rear subframe rusting recomend attention soon

slight run out front brakes

Fail 21 Nov 2009 31,984 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

front inner wings rusty

front outter pannel rusting recomend attention soon

nearside indicators faster than offside

rear subframe rusting recomend attention soon

slight run out front brakes

Pass 18 Dec 2008 31,350 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both front inner wings starting to corrode

front outer pannel rusty

front subframe rear bushes splitting and movement

nearside front floor starting to corrode

nearside indicator faster than offside

play in nearside front hub bearing

rear subframe corroding

runout front brakes

slight play in top balljoint reccomend greasing front suspension

Fail 13 Dec 2008 31,340 miles

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both front inner wings starting to corrode

front outer pannel rusty

front subframe rear bushes splitting and movement

nearside front floor starting to corrode

nearside indicator faster than offside

play in nearside front hub bearing

rear subframe corroding

runout front brakes

slight play in top balljoint reccomend greasing front suspension

Pass 14 Dec 2007 30,169 miles

advise front lower panel mau require attention for next year

advise offside of rear subframe may require attention for next year

Fail 8 Dec 2007 30,145 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2006 29,484 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2006 29,473 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

advise backplate offside rear damp

Pass 10 Oct 2005 28,725 miles

offside front wing rusty near top suspension mount

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 POD is a 1992 Rover Mini in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 POD, 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 POD is a 1992 Rover Mini, first registered on 25 June 1992.

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