MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
84,957 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement bottom arm (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight blow from rear exhaust box (7.1.2)
oil leak
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight blow from rear exhaust box (7.1.2)
oil leak
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)
Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Horn not a continuous or uniform sound (1.6.2e)
Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Tie bar/rod locating pin retaining device not properly locked (2.4.G.3b)
Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
bonnet missing
o/s/f and n/s/f floorpan / jacking points welded from inside
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
o/s/f and n/s/f floorpan / jacking points welded from inside
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)
n/s/front lower ball joint dust cover split
How Reliable is the Rover Mini?
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J552 JMR is a 1992 Rover Mini in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.2%.
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 J552 JMR, 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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J552 JMR is a 1992 Rover Mini, first registered on 14 February 1992.
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