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J630 AUJ

1992 Rover Mini

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

41,214 mi
Last recorded41,214 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2020
Typical for 1992 Rover Mini55,446 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ630 AUJ
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1992
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2020 41,214 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2019 41,064 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2019 41,064 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

non structural corrosion hole in boot floor

slight under body corrosion

Pass 6 Sep 2018 41,010 miles

SILLS AND FLOOR CORRODING

Pass 19 Sep 2017 40,939 miles

All four shock absorbers worn

Floor and boot floor areas corroded

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

Fail 13 Sep 2017 40,935 miles

Brake valve retaining device insecure (3.6.A.2d)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

All four shock absorbers worn

Exhaust catching rear subframe and mountings split

Floor and boot floor areas corroded

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

Pass 13 Sep 2016 40,879 miles

All four shockers worn

Floor and boot floor areas corroding

Offside Both wiper rubbers split

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

Pass 23 Sep 2015 40,805 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2015 40,805 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 20 Sep 2014 40,508 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 20 Sep 2014 40,508 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Sep 2013 40,290 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Fail 20 Sep 2013 40,290 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Fail 7 Jun 2013 40,268 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 2 May 2012 40,225 miles

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 15 Apr 2011 40,032 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2010 38,837 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 36,477 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 33,169 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 32,884 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2007 32,865 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

offside front sill corroded small holes

Pass 6 Apr 2006 31,853 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2006 31,845 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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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J630 AUJ is a 1992 Rover Mini in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 J630 AUJ, 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 J630 AUJ registered?

J630 AUJ is a 1992 Rover Mini, first registered on 30 December 1992.

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