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J635 HUY

1992 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2019
Tests13 (6 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate46.2%

Mileage

7,380 mi
Last recorded7,380 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2018
Typical for 1992 Rover Mini55,446 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ635 HUY
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2018 7,380 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened through lack of use only (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test no rear seats or seat belts fitted at time of test ()

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened through lack of use only (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

inner wings cut away and replaced with stabiliser bars

Fail 21 Jun 2018 7,378 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner and outer sill area excess corrosion full length of sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine appears to be from front crank oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached front sub frame rubbers separated and perished causing excess movement in full sub frame assembly (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test no rear seats and seat belts fitted to rear of vehicle ()

inner wings have been cut away and replaced with stabilser bars

Pass 2 Jul 2015 7,198 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 18 Jun 2015 7,193 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear offside shock absorber reduced damping

Fail 1 Dec 2014 7,175 miles

Nearside Front Lower Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 5 Jul 2011 6,175 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2011 61,083 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Upper Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Upper Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 9 Jun 2010 33,296 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2010 33,294 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2009 96,321 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2009 96,307 miles

Offside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2007 98,858 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2007 89,797 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Front Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt of the wrong type. (5.1.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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J635 HUY is a 1992 Rover Mini in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.2%.

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 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 J635 HUY, 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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J635 HUY is a 1992 Rover Mini, first registered on 22 May 1992.

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