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J381 EVG

1992 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2025
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

74,330 mi
Last recorded74,330 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2024
Typical for 1992 Rover Mini55,446 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ381 EVG
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2024 74,330 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive boot floor/valance area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 31 Mar 2023 74,322 miles

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced n/s & o/s floor corners (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2021 74,188 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security n/s & o/s floor to sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s & o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2019 73,619 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Fail 11 Jul 2019 73,619 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 14 Jul 2018 73,487 miles

whole under side of vehicle coated with wax oil including all pipes

Pass 3 Jun 2017 73,111 miles

a small fracture starting o/s floor pan but not yet in prescribed area

corrosion o/s/f floor but not prescribed area

whole under side of vehicle including all brake pipes coated with wax oil

Pass 23 Jun 2016 72,842 miles

Corrosion o/s boot floor but not yet excessive

Crack/corrosion on o/s floor pan but repaired inside car

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

Fuel pipe close to exhaust

N/s/f steering rack gaitor has had temporary repair

minimal clearance suspension bump stops

underside of vehicle waxoyled

Pass 30 May 2015 72,491 miles

Underside of vehicle waxoyled

fuel pipe close to exhaust

minimal clearance of suspension bump stops

n/s/f tyre at 3mm

slight play in n/s/f upper ball joint

split in o/s floor pan but must of been repaired from inside of vehicle

Pass 29 May 2014 71,892 miles

Both o/s/f top and n/s/f lower ball joints have very slight play

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

N/s/f top suspension ball joint has slight play (advise at limit)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Slight bind from O/s/F brake

Whole of underside of vehicle waxoyled including brake pipes

corrosion on o/s door but not yet a sharp edge

n/s/f tyre at 3mm

o/s/f bottom ball joint has slight play (advise at limit)

slight crack/ split in o/s floor but but must of been repaired from the inside of vehicle

slight rub from o/s/f wheel om inner wheel arche when on full lock

suspension has minimal clearance of bumpstops

Fail 27 May 2014 71,869 miles

Nearside Lower engine mounting bracket insecure and likely to fail (6.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Both o/s/f top and n/s/f lower ball joints have very slight play

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

N/s/f top suspension ball joint has slight play (advise at limit)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Slight bind from O/s/F brake

Whole of underside of vehicle waxoyled including brake pipes

corrosion on o/s door but not yet a sharp edge

n/s/f tyre at 3mm

o/s/f bottom ball joint has slight play (advise at limit)

slight crack/ split in o/s floor but but must of been repaired from the inside of vehicle

slight rub from o/s/f wheel om inner wheel arche when on full lock

suspension has minimal clearance of bumpstops

Pass 20 Jun 2013 71,217 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

corrosion starting o/s door but not yet a sharp edge

n/s/r tyre 3mm

suspension has minimal clearance of the bumpstops

whole underside of vehicle including all brake pipes coated with underseal

Fail 7 Jun 2013 71,192 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

corrosion starting o/s door but not yet a sharp edge

n/s/r tyre 3mm

suspension has minimal clearance of the bumpstops

whole underside of vehicle including all brake pipes coated with underseal

Pass 11 Aug 2011 71,045 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2011 70,747 miles

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

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Pass 5 Aug 2010 69,168 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2010 69,168 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 14 Aug 2009 68,778 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 14 Aug 2009 68,778 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 20 Oct 2007 66,696 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2007 66,690 miles

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 21 Sep 2006 55,328 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2005 50,327 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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J381 EVG is a 1992 Rover Mini in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 J381 EVG, 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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J381 EVG is a 1992 Rover Mini, first registered on 11 June 1992.

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