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J656 DUV

1992 Rover Mini

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2016
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

83,443 mi
Last recorded83,443 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2015
Typical for 1992 Rover Mini55,446 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ656 DUV
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2015 83,443 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2015 83,426 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2014 77,730 miles

all tyres wearing on edges

Pass 21 Aug 2013 74,303 miles

Lower engine stabilizer fractured.

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

Pass 13 Sep 2012 70,851 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2012 70,848 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 May 2009 70,724 miles

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

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

Pass 15 May 2008 70,525 miles

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 21 May 2007 68,754 miles
Fail 18 May 2007 68,754 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 11 May 2006 67,382 miles
Fail 10 May 2006 67,382 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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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J656 DUV is a 1992 Rover Mini in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 J656 DUV, 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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J656 DUV is a 1992 Rover Mini, first registered on 3 April 1992.

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