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J59 VOF

1992 Rover Mini

Black Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

92,490 mi
Last recorded92,490 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 1992 Rover Mini55,446 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ59 VOF
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1992
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2026 92,490 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2025 92,415 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2024 92,344 miles
Pass 3 May 2022 92,208 miles
Pass 13 May 2020 91,966 miles
Fail 11 May 2020 91,965 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Mar 2019 91,745 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive Clutch slave cylinder leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Reverse light not working

Speedo cable sitting on exhaust

Pass 23 Mar 2018 91,226 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing play

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly rough

Offside Front Wheel bearing play

Fail 23 Mar 2018 91,226 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing play

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly rough

Offside Front Wheel bearing play

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Mar 2012 87,296 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2012 87,296 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2011 85,232 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2011 85,191 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Pass 21 Feb 2010 80,389 miles

tiny splits in front wipers

Pass 27 Jan 2009 69,763 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 26 Jan 2009 69,763 miles

Front Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

Nearside Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut loose (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2008 59,572 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2008 59,531 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

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

wipers not parking

Pass 25 Oct 2006 54,338 miles

rear subframe starting to corrode

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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J59 VOF is a 1992 Rover Mini in Black with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 J59 VOF, 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 J59 VOF registered?

J59 VOF is a 1992 Rover Mini, first registered on 21 May 1992.

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