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J638 YOO

1992 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

46,133 mi
Last recorded46,133 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2014
Typical for 1992 Rover Mini55,446 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ638 YOO
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2014 46,133 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2013 45,287 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 43,892 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2012 43,830 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2011 43,367 miles

rear subframe starting to show some corrossion

Pass 9 Apr 2010 42,833 miles

n/s/r tyre getting low on tread

rear subframe corrossion just mot legal

Fail 7 Apr 2010 42,822 miles

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s/r tyre getting low on tread

rear subframe corrossion just mot legal

Pass 8 Apr 2009 41,777 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2009 41,770 miles

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

slight play o/s/f wheelbearing

Pass 1 Apr 2008 40,652 miles

both rear lower panels heavy corrossion just mot legal

rear subframe heavy corrossion

Pass 30 Mar 2007 39,981 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2007 39,974 miles

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

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

slight play n/s/f wheelberiing †rear subframe corrossion just mot legal †extensive corrossion on vehicle

Pass 21 Apr 2006 38,831 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2006 38,831 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

rear subframe very rusty †innerarches and sills rusty †front tyreslow on tread

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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J638 YOO is a 1992 Rover Mini in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 J638 YOO, 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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J638 YOO is a 1992 Rover Mini, first registered on 1 April 1992.

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