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J36 BDT

1992 Rover Mini

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2022
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

34,579 mi
Last recorded34,579 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2021
Typical for 1992 Rover Mini55,446 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ36 BDT
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1992
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2021 34,579 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2018 34,247 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2017 34,124 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016 34,039 miles

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

Offside Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Pass 24 Aug 2015 33,680 miles

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

Offside Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

welding repair to o/s outer sill not to MOT standards but not in a prescribed area

Fail 12 Aug 2015 33,678 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

welding repair to o/s outer sill not to MOT standards but not in a prescribed area

Pass 7 Sep 2010 33,671 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2009 32,866 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2009 32,863 miles

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

Offside Rear Radius arm locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 29 Aug 2008 31,921 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 31,614 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2007 31,588 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 23 Aug 2006 30,796 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2005 29,400 miles

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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J36 BDT is a 1992 Rover Mini in Grey with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 J36 BDT, 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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J36 BDT is a 1992 Rover Mini, first registered on 16 May 1992.

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