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J65 FMX

1992 Rover Mini

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2024
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

12,071 mi
Last recorded12,071 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2023
Typical for 1992 Rover Mini55,446 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ65 FMX
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2023 12,071 miles
Fail 26 May 2023 12,070 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2021 11,639 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2020 11,127 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2018 10,870 miles

Nearside Front Upper Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2017 10,714 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2015 10,502 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2014 79,654 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Gearbox mounting defective

Oil leak

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 16 Jul 2014 79,654 miles

Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Gearbox mounting defective

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Oil leak

Pass 25 Jul 2013 75,685 miles

Both front tyres perished and cracking

Offside rear tyre perished and cracking

Fail 23 Jul 2013 75,684 miles

Bonnet retaining device excessively deteriorated (8.4.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Both front tyres perished and cracking

Offside rear tyre perished and cracking

Pass 17 Sep 2012 74,716 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2010 34,324 miles

n/s/r foot & hand brake slight low effort

Pass 24 Feb 2009 33,545 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2009 33,545 miles

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Nearside Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

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

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

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

Pass 1 Feb 2008 33,332 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2008 33,332 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 7 Feb 2007 32,579 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2007 32,579 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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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J65 FMX is a 1992 Rover Mini in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 J65 FMX, 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 J65 FMX registered?

J65 FMX is a 1992 Rover Mini, first registered on 1 January 1992.

Is J65 FMX safe to buy?

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