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J589 NBH

1992 Rover Mini

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2021
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

44,562 mi
Last recorded44,562 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2020
Typical for 1992 Rover Mini55,446 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ589 NBH
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2020 44,562 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 1 Feb 2020 44,547 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Jan 2019 44,448 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2019 44,444 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Nearside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2018 44,296 miles

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

Fail 29 Jan 2018 44,285 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 30 Jan 2017 44,005 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive OUTER SILL (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front INNER WHEEL ARCH CORRODED

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive OUTER SILL (2.4.A.3)

Rear EXHAUST BRACKET SNAPPED

Fail 30 Jan 2017 44,005 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive OUTER SILL (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front INNER WHEEL ARCH CORRODED

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive OUTER SILL (2.4.A.3)

Rear EXHAUST BRACKET SNAPPED

Pass 6 Jan 2016 41,751 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2015 41,746 miles

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

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported rear mount (7.1.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front end of sill corroded

corrosion apparent throughout vehicle

Pass 3 Dec 2014 37,883 miles

corrosion

front subframe mountings are weak

rear shockers are weak

Fail 26 Nov 2014 37,837 miles

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

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

corrosion

front subframe mountings are weak

rear shockers are weak

Pass 8 Nov 2013 35,147 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2012 35,129 miles

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

Fail 29 Oct 2012 5,129 miles

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

Nearside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2011 31,344 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2011 29,383 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2011 29,380 miles

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

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 2 Nov 2010 23,462 miles
Pass 16 May 2009 17,436 miles
Fail 15 May 2009 17,436 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Both outer seals needs to be wealded more efficently

Fail 11 May 2009 17,424 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2008 12,481 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2007 11,906 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2006 11,248 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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J589 NBH is a 1992 Rover Mini in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 J589 NBH, 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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J589 NBH is a 1992 Rover Mini, first registered on 20 January 1992.

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