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J574 CWR

1992 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

70,761 mi
Last recorded70,761 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2026
Typical for 1992 Rover Mini55,446 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ574 CWR
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2026 70,761 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2011 68,924 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

NSF Tyre split inside

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 Sep 2011 68,910 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

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

Nearside Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut not locked (2.5.B.1a)

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

NSF Tyre split inside

Nearside Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Aug 2010 66,062 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2009 63,985 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 63,095 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2008 63,095 miles

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

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

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 24 Apr 2007 63,085 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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

front floors corroded

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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J574 CWR is a 1992 Rover Mini in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 J574 CWR, 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 J574 CWR registered?

J574 CWR is a 1992 Rover Mini, first registered on 21 May 1992.

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