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J392 KDL

1992 Rover Mini

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2026
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

9,840 mi
Last recorded9,840 miles
Recorded on10 May 2025
Typical for 1992 Rover Mini55,446 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ392 KDL
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 May 2025 9,840 miles
Pass 31 May 2024 9,764 miles

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

Fail 18 May 2024 9,760 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 May 2023 9,729 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Fail 20 May 2023 9,729 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 20 May 2022 9,695 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 13 May 2022 9,691 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire Fuel pump. (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 May 2021 9,665 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2021 9,637 miles

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

Fail 12 Apr 2021 9,636 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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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J392 KDL is a 1992 Rover Mini in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 J392 KDL, 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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J392 KDL is a 1992 Rover Mini, first registered on 22 May 1992.

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