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J652 VCY

1992 Rover Mini

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2023
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

56,886 mi
Last recorded56,886 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2022
Typical for 1992 Rover Mini55,446 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ652 VCY
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2022 56,886 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2021 56,708 miles

Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated inner balljoint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Sep 2021 56,708 miles

Side repeater incorrect colour both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Registration plate incorrect front and rear (0.1 (c))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated inner balljoint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2019 56,676 miles

coolant leak

o/s/f upper arm inner ball joint dust cover perishing

oil leak

slight play in both front lower subframe bushes

Pass 2 May 2018 56,154 miles

front tyres edges worn

n/s/f subframe mount has movement

play in both front wheel bearings close to limits

rear exhaust bracket loose

screw in o/s/r tyre

Pass 9 May 2017 55,404 miles

hand brake cable at rear stating to fray

n/s/f tyre outer edge worn

n/s/r foot and handbrake performances low

Pass 16 May 2016 54,362 miles

slight play in both front wheel bearings

Pass 7 May 2015 52,243 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 7 May 2014 48,541 miles

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

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

Pass 7 May 2014 48,541 miles

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

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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J652 VCY is a 1992 Rover Mini in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 J652 VCY, 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 J652 VCY registered?

J652 VCY is a 1992 Rover Mini, first registered on 14 January 1992.

Is J652 VCY safe to buy?

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