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J559 EUY

1992 Rover Mini

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

75,540 mi
Last recorded75,540 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 1992 Rover Mini55,446 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ559 EUY
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1992
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2026 75,540 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2025 71,739 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2024 69,393 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2023 67,229 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2022 64,159 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2021 63,718 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2020 59,549 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2019 59,080 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Oct 2019 59,080 miles

Nearside Bonnet primary retaining device insecure (3.1 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Mar 2017 57,683 miles

Oil leak

both sides front brake discs scored

some corrosion to o/s 'A' panel and o/s door

some corrosion to windscreen surround

steering column lower bush worn

Fail 22 Feb 2017 57,681 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill and wheel arch (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced front mounting point (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded damper mounting (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced front mounting point (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded damper mounting (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear rubber fuel pipe perished

Oil leak

both sides front, brake discs scored

both sides outer sills, o/s door, and o/s 'a' panel have some corrosion

both sides rear wheel arches some corrosion at lower rear edge

both sides rear, floor pans some corrosion around jacking points

handbrake has long travel

some corrosion to windscreen surround

steering column lower bush worn

Pass 22 Feb 2016 56,279 miles

both nearside ball joint dust covers deteriorated

coolant leak

offside front suspension unit ball joint dust cover deteriorated

oil leak

sills corroded

slight play detected at nearside front wheel

Pass 20 Feb 2015 27,147 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2015 27,142 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

both front tyres low tread

corrosion to front pannel

oil leak

slight play in nearside front wheel bearing

Pass 28 Feb 2014 49,810 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

co content 0.733%

Fail 26 Feb 2014 49,810 miles

Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

co content 0.733%

Pass 25 Feb 2013 46,396 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

some runout to offside front brake disc

Fail 29 Jan 2013 46,396 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

some runout to offside front brake disc

Pass 31 Jul 2012 46,248 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 30 Jul 2012 46,248 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 12 Aug 2011 42,544 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2011 42,544 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Jul 2010 39,086 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2009 34,785 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2008 29,864 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2007 27,468 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 25,296 miles

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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J559 EUY is a 1992 Rover Mini in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 J559 EUY, 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 J559 EUY registered?

J559 EUY is a 1992 Rover Mini, first registered on 6 January 1992.

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