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J569 TFA

1992 Rover Mini

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

68,528 mi
Last recorded68,528 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 1992 Rover Mini55,446 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ569 TFA
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1992
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2026 68,528 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2024 68,468 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 30 Jul 2024 68,468 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 21 Mar 2023 68,405 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2022 68,049 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2021 67,570 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2021 67,570 miles

Offside Front Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jun 2019 67,203 miles
Pass 29 May 2018 66,517 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2017 66,081 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 65,563 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 65,251 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2014 64,673 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2014 64,673 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Apr 2013 64,080 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 63,827 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2010 62,803 miles

both n.s and o.s balll joints have slight movement.

Fail 10 Jun 2010 62,803 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 28 May 2009 61,292 miles
Fail 26 May 2009 61,286 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 15 May 2008 60,859 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2007 60,540 miles
Fail 9 May 2007 60,538 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 25 May 2006 60,188 miles
Fail 25 May 2006 60,188 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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J569 TFA is a 1992 Rover Mini in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 J569 TFA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was J569 TFA registered?

J569 TFA is a 1992 Rover Mini, first registered on 31 March 1992.

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