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J385 RPF

1992 Rover Mini

Green Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2015
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

76,009 mi
Last recorded76,009 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2014
Typical for 1992 Rover Mini55,446 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ385 RPF
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1992
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2014 76,009 miles

Chassis number on scuttle covered when tested

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 Jun 2014 75,789 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Chassis number on scuttle covered when tested

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 Jun 2014 75,711 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Vehicle Identification Number has more than one different number displayed (6.3.5.b)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Jun 2013 68,972 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 25 May 2013 68,972 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

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

Nearside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Offside Front engine mounting bracket fractured and likely to fail (6.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Offside Rear Radius arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 1 Jun 2012 75,455 miles

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 30 May 2012 75,455 miles

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

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

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 13 Jun 2011 72,505 miles

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

Fail 31 May 2011 72,505 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

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

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

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

Pass 3 Jun 2010 68,848 miles

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

Fail 24 May 2010 68,848 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Direction indicators not in good working order (function impaired) (1.5.A1b)

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

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

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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

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

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

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

Pass 22 May 2009 62,641 miles
Fail 14 May 2009 62,641 miles

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Inner Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

hazards not working

Pass 4 Jun 2008 57,362 miles

Nearside Inner Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both outer sills rusting

Pass 19 Mar 2007 55,246 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2007 55,246 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Pass 31 Jan 2006 50,303 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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J385 RPF is a 1992 Rover Mini in Green with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 J385 RPF, 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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J385 RPF is a 1992 Rover Mini, first registered on 27 February 1992.

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