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J629 MKF

1992 Rover Mini

White Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2025
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

38,882 mi
Last recorded38,882 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2024
Typical for 1992 Rover Mini55,446 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ629 MKF
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2024 38,882 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2023 38,876 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2022 38,849 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2021 38,803 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2020 37,901 miles

Back box corrosion

Offside Rear Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened Slight kink (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2019 37,798 miles

Offside Front Suspension rod attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced very slight kink (5.3.3 (b) (i))

rear tail pipe slight corrosion on

Pass 25 Sep 2018 37,762 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

exhaust bracket on tail pipe starting to corrode

Pass 28 Sep 2017 37,738 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box tail pipe starting to corrode (7.1.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

nearside wipper juddering on screen

Pass 28 Sep 2016 37,717 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2015 37,681 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

exhaust rear hanger has corrosion on

slight free play detected at steering wheel

Pass 26 Sep 2014 37,635 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2013 37,574 miles

tail section starting to corrode

Fail 25 Sep 2013 37,574 miles

Offside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

tail section starting to corrode

Pass 26 Sep 2012 37,514 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2012 37,514 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2011 37,492 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 37,469 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2009 37,410 miles

Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 11 Sep 2009 37,410 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 11 Sep 2008 37,011 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2008 37,011 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Aug 2007 36,912 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2007 36,912 miles

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

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Aug 2006 36,650 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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J629 MKF is a 1992 Rover Mini in White 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 J629 MKF, 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 J629 MKF registered?

J629 MKF is a 1992 Rover Mini, first registered on 8 May 1992.

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