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J655 BAK

1992 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2012
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

54,183 mi
Last recorded54,183 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2011
Typical for 1992 Rover Mini55,446 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ655 BAK
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2011 54,183 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2011 54,174 miles

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Pass 23 Jul 2007 54,008 miles

o/s/r service brake effrot low

slight play in n/s/f wheel bearing

Fail 21 Jul 2007 54,008 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Upper Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut loose (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Lower Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

Offside Upper Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

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

o/s service brake effort low

slight play n/s/f wheel bearing

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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J655 BAK is a 1992 Rover Mini in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 J655 BAK, 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 J655 BAK registered?

J655 BAK is a 1992 Rover Mini, first registered on 13 May 1992.

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