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J398 DUY

1992 Rover Mini

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

40,778 mi
Last recorded40,778 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 1992 Rover Mini55,446 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ398 DUY
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 40,778 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2024 40,687 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2024 40,687 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush both (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect both (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 27 Sep 2023 40,670 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2022 40,557 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2021 40,421 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2020 40,364 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2019 40,181 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2018 39,757 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 29 Mar 2018 39,747 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 19 Jul 2013 39,724 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2013 39,724 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Rear Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c) DANGEROUS

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

Coolant leak

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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J398 DUY is a 1992 Rover Mini in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 J398 DUY, 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 J398 DUY registered?

J398 DUY is a 1992 Rover Mini, first registered on 1 January 1992.

Is J398 DUY safe to buy?

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