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J64 PDV

1992 Rover Mini

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

65,988 mi
Last recorded65,988 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 1992 Rover Mini55,446 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ64 PDV
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1992
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 65,988 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2025 65,988 miles

Brake master cylinder leaking (1.1.10 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Nov 2024 65,839 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2024 65,838 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 26 Aug 2023 65,478 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2022 65,091 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2021 64,534 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2020 64,166 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2020 64,154 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 3 Aug 2019 63,728 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2018 63,119 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 62,107 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front tyre perished on sidewall.

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

corrosion/repairs to front floors and inner sills.

front exhaust clamp split.

some play in upper steering column.

Fail 19 Sep 2016 62,107 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front tyre perished on sidewall.

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

corrosion/repairs to front floors and inner sills.

front exhaust clamp split.

some play in upper steering column.

Pass 1 Aug 2015 62,080 miles

brake fluid cap connection broken

front tyres worn and perished nsr perished

Fail 31 Jul 2015 62,080 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

brake fluid cap connection broken

front tyres worn and perished nsr perished

Pass 9 Jul 2014 62,074 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 61,540 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 29 May 2013 61,538 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 31 May 2012 60,704 miles

rear no plate water ingress

some wear o/s/f upper ball joint

some wear upper ball joint n/s/f

Fail 31 May 2012 60,704 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear no plate water ingress

some wear o/s/f upper ball joint

some wear upper ball joint n/s/f

Pass 20 May 2011 58,529 miles
Fail 19 May 2011 58,529 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

front engine stabilizer broken

Pass 11 May 2010 56,646 miles
Fail 10 May 2010 56,646 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Apr 2009 53,653 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2009 53,652 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

ELCTRIC COOLING FAN BALDE HAS BROKEN OFF FROM ITS SPINDLE. MAY CAUSE OVERHEATING

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

Oil leak

slight play in both suspension top swivel joints

slight roughness in o/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 30 Apr 2008 44,926 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2008 44,926 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

slight movement n/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 27 Apr 2007 44,149 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2006 42,113 miles

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

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

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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J64 PDV is a 1992 Rover Mini in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

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 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 J64 PDV, 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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J64 PDV is a 1992 Rover Mini, first registered on 7 July 1992.

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