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J549 VDW

1992 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2012
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

36,395 mi
Last recorded36,395 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2011
Typical for 1992 Rover Mini55,446 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ549 VDW
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Fail 17 Jun 2011 36,395 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2011 36,395 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 36,070 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2009 33,704 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 22 Jun 2009 33,704 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Jun 2009 35,669 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Jun 2009 35,640 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2008 34,661 miles

corrosion on o/s front wing

o/s wiper smearing screen

Fail 23 May 2008 34,641 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

o/s wiper smearing screen

Pass 4 May 2007 34,397 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 9 May 2006 34,035 miles
Fail 9 May 2006 34,035 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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J549 VDW is a 1992 Rover Mini in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 J549 VDW, 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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What year was J549 VDW registered?

J549 VDW is a 1992 Rover Mini, first registered on 9 April 1992.

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