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J558 LCR

1992 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2022
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

49,673 mi
Last recorded49,673 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2021
Typical for 1992 Rover Mini55,446 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ558 LCR
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2021 49,673 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

offside front floor/inner arch corroding

Fail 5 Jul 2021 49,638 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

offside front floor/inner arch corroding

Fail 28 May 2021 49,601 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Body insecure front body trims (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced pillar (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Feb 2019 49,573 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

slight body work surface corrosion

vehicle has been heavily under sealed

Pass 26 Feb 2018 49,308 miles

Oil leak ()

floor pan and side outer cills have been welded

Pass 23 Apr 2014 49,187 miles

all four tyres perished

Fail 2 Apr 2014 49,186 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

all four tyre walls perished

front floor jacking points starting to rust and damaged

Pass 30 Aug 2012 48,235 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2012 48,232 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 May 2009 47,505 miles

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

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

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 27 Nov 2007 44,078 miles

headlamps not fully secure

welding repairs only just up to standard

Fail 26 Nov 2007 44,078 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

front brake discs poor rusty condition

headlamps not fully secure

nearside front sill badly corroded,holed,partially collapsed- not within 30cm of steering/suspension/seatbelt mounts!!

offside front sill repaired with filler!!!!!!

offside front tyre has minimal clearence with inner arch on lock!!!

offside rear & nearside front tyres worn low

rear trailing arm ,main bolt,washers distorted!!!!!

Fail 15 Nov 2007 44,071 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

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)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

offside front sill repaired with filler!!!!!!

air filter housing not secured

front brake discs poor rusty condition

nearside front sill badly corroded,holed,partially collapsed- not within 30cm of steering/suspension/seatbelt mounts!!

offside front tyre has minimal clearence with inner arch on lock!!!

offside rear & nearside front tyres worn low

rear trailing arm ,main bolt,washers distorted!!!!!

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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J558 LCR is a 1992 Rover Mini in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 J558 LCR, 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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J558 LCR is a 1992 Rover Mini, first registered on 29 May 1992.

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