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J581 DUU

1992 Rover Mini

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests31 (18 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate58.1%

Mileage

97,773 mi
Last recorded97,773 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 1992 Rover Mini55,446 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ581 DUU
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1992
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

18 pass 13 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 97,773 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2025 96,414 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Light scratching in screen. (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Jun 2025 96,412 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Light scratching in screen. (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2024 95,288 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Light scratching from wipers. (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Jun 2024 95,288 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper missing Wiper arm loose and came off during test. (3.4 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Light scratching from wipers. (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2023 95,048 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Light scratching from wipers. (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Jun 2023 95,033 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Split. (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Light scratching from wipers. (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2022 94,351 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported Front to rear. (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Light scratching from wipers. (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 24 May 2022 94,349 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner arch. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported Front to rear. (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner arch. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Light scratching across screen. (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 May 2021 93,695 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported Front to rear brake pipe (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Light scratching across swept area (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 11 May 2021 93,695 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported Front to rear brake pipe (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Light scratching across swept area (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 May 2020 93,107 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported Front to rear (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Light scratching across swept area (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Mar 2020 93,104 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported Front to rear (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fuel hose near filter cracking, not yet leaking.

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Light scratching (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2019 92,504 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported front to rear brake pipe (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front wheel stiff to rotate by hand. Unable to fully assess wheel bearing condition.

Offside Rear suspension has limited travel when unloaded.

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Light scratches in swept area (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Feb 2019 92,502 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel hose leaking repaired/joined section at rear (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively wiper arm stops in centre of screen (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively wiper arm stops in centre of screen (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported front to rear (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front wheel stiff to rotate by hand.

Offside Rear suspension, shows little travel distance.

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Light scratching on windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2018 92,004 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp slow to illuminate then stays dim.

Offside Rear suspension remains in loaded position when vehicle elevated.

Scratches to windscreen in swept area.

Slight play at Steering column mount.

Fail 23 Feb 2018 91,998 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Fuel pipe leaking pipe from fuel filter (7.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp slow to illuminate then stays dim.

Offside Rear suspension remains in loaded position when vehicle elevated.

Scratches to windscreen in swept area.

Slight play at Steering column mount.

Pass 15 Mar 2017 90,421 miles

Light scratching on windscreen in zone A, not affecting drivers view

Slight play at steering column upper mounting.

Fail 15 Sep 2016 90,417 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Brake pipe inadequately supported front to rear (3.6.B.1)

Electrical wiring insecure battery lead near front subframe (1.9.2a)

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Light scratches on windscreen in Zone A, not affecting view of road.

Mounting bracket allows slight play in steering column.

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

Oil leak from gearbox. Nearside driveshaft seal. Worse when vehicle front end jacked up.

Pass 16 Nov 2012 89,001 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

rear tyres perishin

Fail 13 Nov 2012 89,001 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

rear tyres perishin

Pass 9 Nov 2011 85,102 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 21 Oct 2010 83,523 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2009 79,062 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 27 Oct 2009 79,062 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 12 Nov 2008 75,356 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 Nov 2008 75,356 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 Nov 2007 73,011 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2007 72,977 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Oil leak

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

slight play in n/s/r radious arm

Pass 3 Oct 2006 69,277 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 4 Oct 2005 65,047 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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J581 DUU is a 1992 Rover Mini in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.1%.

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 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 J581 DUU, 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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J581 DUU is a 1992 Rover Mini, first registered on 3 April 1992.

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