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J33 JLY

1992 Rover Mini

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

64,566 mi
Last recorded64,566 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 1992 Rover Mini55,446 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ33 JLY
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 64,566 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2025 63,793 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2019 63,675 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2019 63,675 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Oct 2018 63,626 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2017 63,533 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2017 63,533 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (5.2.6)

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

Pass 13 Aug 2016 63,404 miles

exhaust mounting broken but still secure

o/s and n/s floor corroded

Pass 15 Aug 2015 63,273 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2014 63,171 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2013 63,055 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 62,943 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2011 62,831 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2010 62,659 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2010 62,618 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2009 62,402 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 62,235 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 20 Aug 2007 61,907 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 61,213 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

o/s rear brake slightly low effort

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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J33 JLY is a 1992 Rover Mini in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 J33 JLY, 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 J33 JLY registered?

J33 JLY is a 1992 Rover Mini, first registered on 30 December 1992.

Is J33 JLY safe to buy?

The MOT history for J33 JLY shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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