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J602 YPU

1992 Rover Mini

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2020
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

96,480 mi
Last recorded96,480 miles
Recorded on22 May 2019
Typical for 1992 Rover Mini55,446 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ602 YPU
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 May 2019 96,480 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Fail 14 May 2019 96,482 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak ()

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

Pass 2 Dec 2015 94,464 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014 80,854 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 11 Jul 2014 90,047 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

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

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

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

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

showing signs of corrosion throughout vehicle.

Pass 8 Jul 2013 84,022 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Seats removed only drivers seat fitted

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 10 Jul 2012 83,491 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 82,355 miles
Fail 19 May 2011 82,351 miles

Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 8 Mar 2011 82,328 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

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

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

offside ffront windscreen has a crack outside swept area of zone a

Pass 17 May 2010 81,453 miles
Pass 30 May 2009 78,855 miles
Fail 30 May 2009 78,854 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2008 74,959 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2008 74,959 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 May 2007 71,345 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2006 67,035 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2006 67,035 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

o/s/f cv boot leaking

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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J602 YPU is a 1992 Rover Mini in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 J602 YPU, 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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J602 YPU is a 1992 Rover Mini, first registered on 28 January 1992.

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