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J612 HOW

1992 Rover Mini

Black Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

32,323 mi
Last recorded32,323 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 1992 Rover Mini55,446 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ612 HOW
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1992
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 32,323 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2025 30,515 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2024 29,106 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2023 28,022 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2023 27,991 miles

Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Feb 2022 26,381 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2021 24,113 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2020 22,757 miles

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

Fail 10 Mar 2020 22,757 miles

Central Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 4 Mar 2019 19,514 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Mar 2018 18,218 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2018 18,218 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 31 Mar 2015 17,857 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2015 17,857 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Mar 2014 17,404 miles

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

engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Pass 7 May 2013 17,392 miles
Fail 7 May 2013 17,392 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 May 2012 17,377 miles

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

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

Pass 16 May 2011 17,283 miles
Fail 10 May 2011 17,274 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2010 17,004 miles
Fail 11 May 2010 16,988 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2009 16,653 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 16,249 miles
Fail 13 May 2008 16,249 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 May 2007 15,902 miles

both rear tyres showing signs of cracking around outer walls

Pass 9 May 2006 15,314 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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J612 HOW is a 1992 Rover Mini in Black with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 J612 HOW, 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 J612 HOW registered?

J612 HOW is a 1992 Rover Mini, first registered on 2 June 1992.

Is J612 HOW safe to buy?

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