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J581 EYA

1992 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2025
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

30,259 mi
Last recorded30,259 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2024
Typical for 1992 Rover Mini55,446 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ581 EYA
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2024 30,259 miles

Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced VARIOUS STRUCTURAL REPAIRS THROUGHOUT VEHICLE. (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ALL PASSENGER SEATS. ()

Pass 8 Jun 2023 30,251 miles

Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced VARIOUS STRUCTURAL REPAIRS THROUGHOUT VEHICLE. (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced SILL. (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced SILL. (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2020 30,150 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s/r shock (5.3.6 (a) (i))

o/s/f floor corroded

o/s/r boot floor corroded

Fail 21 Sep 2020 30,149 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s/r shock (5.3.6 (a) (i))

o/s/f floor corroded

o/s/r boot floor corroded

Pass 9 May 2017 30,136 miles

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

nearside rear brake slightly binding

Pass 10 May 2016 30,126 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 29,930 miles

rear valance/ subframe mounts corroded

Fail 22 Apr 2015 29,930 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

rear valance/ subframe mounts corroded

Pass 2 May 2014 29,688 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2014 29,671 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2013 29,441 miles

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

Fail 8 Mar 2013 29,441 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2012 29,223 miles

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

offside front bump stop nearly touching suspension arm

Fail 26 Mar 2012 29,223 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

offside front bump stop nearly touching suspension arm

Pass 29 Mar 2011 28,200 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2011 28,200 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Service brake is causing the steering wheel to severely pull one way (3.7.C.2)

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2010 27,996 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2010 27,996 miles

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Pass 12 Mar 2009 27,407 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2009 27,407 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Offside Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Pass 13 Mar 2008 26,309 miles

offside front suspension near bump stop

Fail 13 Mar 2008 26,309 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

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

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

offside front suspension near bump stop

Pass 14 Mar 2007 25,914 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2007 25,914 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2006 25,371 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 7 Mar 2006 25,371 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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 EYA is a 1992 Rover Mini in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 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 EYA, 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 EYA is a 1992 Rover Mini, first registered on 16 April 1992.

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