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J666 LAD

1992 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

82,497 mi
Last recorded82,497 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2025
Typical for 1992 Rover Mini55,446 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ666 LAD
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2025 82,497 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2024 82,457 miles
Pass 3 May 2023 82,308 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2020 82,270 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2019 82,214 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive REAR SUB FRAME MOUNTING. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive REAR SUB FRAME MOUNTING. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Sep 2019 82,210 miles

Offside Front Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid BRAKE CALIPAIR (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive REAR SUB FRAME MOUNTING. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive REAR SUB FRAME MOUNTING. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2018 81,619 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security REAR PANNELL. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security REAR PANNELL. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2017 81,174 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2016 80,768 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2016 80,768 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 11 Dec 2015 80,758 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2014 80,741 miles

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

rear lower wheel arches corroding

slight play front bottom ball joints

Fail 1 Jul 2014 80,737 miles

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

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

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

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

n/side washer jet partially blocked

rear lower wheel arches corroding

slight play front bottom ball joints

Fail 30 Jun 2014 80,716 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

O/S/F bump stop missing

wheel alignment way out

Fail 1 Jul 2013 80,661 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2013 80,661 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 80,601 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2011 80,555 miles
Fail 31 May 2011 80,555 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Mar 2010 79,845 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2010 79,811 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

up and down movement between steering column and rack

Pass 11 Mar 2009 72,831 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2009 72,809 miles

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2008 66,565 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2007 60,141 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2006 57,257 miles

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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J666 LAD is a 1992 Rover Mini in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 J666 LAD, 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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J666 LAD is a 1992 Rover Mini, first registered on 20 March 1992.

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