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J57 YHK

1992 Rover Mini

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

69,189 mi
Last recorded69,189 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2020
Typical for 1992 Rover Mini55,446 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ57 YHK
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2020 69,189 miles

Entire under body heavily coated in under seal

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Drivers foot well previous repair poor.

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Dec 2020 69,189 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Floor rotten and holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Entire under body heavily coated in under seal

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Drivers foot well previous repair poor.

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2019 68,916 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Under sealed but some points of corrosion. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2018 68,315 miles

body has slight corrosion

Fail 5 Jun 2018 68,315 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 7.5% (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

body has slight corrosion

Pass 24 May 2017 67,823 miles
Fail 23 May 2017 67,823 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flange (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported front flange loose (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2016 65,212 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

battery box corroded

Fail 3 Jun 2016 65,209 miles

Nearside Front Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Offside Front Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

battery box corroded

Fail 13 Apr 2016 64,791 miles

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

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

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has damage which adversely affects braking or steering floor panel (6.1.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Jul 2015 62,661 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2014 58,257 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Jul 2013 51,453 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2012 44,292 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2012 44,271 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2011 41,761 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 114,450 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 41,154 miles

petrol cap seal has slight cracking

Pass 17 Jul 2008 40,820 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2007 40,400 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2006 399,277 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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J57 YHK is a 1992 Rover Mini in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 J57 YHK, 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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J57 YHK is a 1992 Rover Mini, first registered on 1 February 1992.

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