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J568 USG

1992 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2020
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

89,455 mi
Last recorded89,455 miles
Recorded on11 May 2019
Typical for 1992 Rover Mini55,446 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ568 USG
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 May 2019 89,455 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated inner (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

no reverse lights

Pass 15 May 2018 89,455 miles

Oil leak suspect selector shaft seal ()

Steering component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)

Stop lamp has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output both (1.2.1d)

interior mirror missing

underside covered in thick underseal

Fail 15 May 2018 89,455 miles

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

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour both (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak suspect selector shaft seal ()

Steering component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)

Stop lamp has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output both (1.2.1d)

interior mirror missing

underside covered in thick underseal

Pass 23 Aug 2016 89,456 miles

All underside and both front and rear sub frames covered in thick under seal

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 18 Aug 2016 89,455 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Stop lamp not working both (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' wiper parks in drivers view (8.3.1b)

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

All underside and both front and rear sub frames covered in thick under seal

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 14 Aug 2015 88,632 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2007 87,925 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2007 87,846 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 11 Jul 2006 85,233 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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J568 USG is a 1992 Rover Mini in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 J568 USG, 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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J568 USG is a 1992 Rover Mini, first registered on 24 February 1992.

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