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J618 NFH

1992 Rover Mini

Orange Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Aug 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

8,871 mi
Last recorded8,871 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 1992 Rover Mini55,446 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ618 NFH
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1992
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2025 8,871 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Aug 2024 8,827 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2023 8,788 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2023 8,788 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jul 2022 8,059 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 May 2021 7,522 miles
Pass 21 May 2020 6,894 miles

Front wiper switch warn

movement in outter steering colom

Pass 11 Aug 2018 6,722 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2017 6,514 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2016 6,387 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2015 6,111 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2014 5,780 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2013 5,477 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2012 5,172 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2011
Fail 26 Jul 2011

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Pass 4 Oct 2010

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

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

Offside 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)

Fail 30 Sep 2010

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

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

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

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

Offside 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 29 Jun 2009 563 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2009 521 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 27 Jun 2008 9,046 miles

Front tyres are rubbing on plastic wheel arches on full lock

O/s handbrake cable nipple not fitted correctly in quadrant

O/s inner drive shaft boot is adrift

Slight play in both upper swivle joints

Pass 11 Jun 2007 69,046 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2007 69,046 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

Nearside Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

Offside Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Torsion bar insecure at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

nither front wheel locked out on brake test

Pass 11 Jun 2005 40,421 miles

Rear Sub-frame worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.2)

floor in boot area weakend to rear

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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J618 NFH is a 1992 Rover Mini in Orange with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 J618 NFH, 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 J618 NFH registered?

J618 NFH is a 1992 Rover Mini, first registered on 25 March 1992.

Is J618 NFH safe to buy?

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