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J668 VFL

1992 Rover Mini

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

76,947 mi
Last recorded76,947 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2018
Typical for 1992 Rover Mini55,446 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ668 VFL
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2018 76,947 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2017 70,821 miles

Brakes ; Front brakes imbalance 20 %

Corrosion ; Areas at front floors & rear subframe

Driveshafts ; o/s/f outer gaiter leaking grease ( small end )

Note ; Engine running very lean , recommend tuning / carburettor adjustment

Subframes ; Front mountings deteriorated , bonding starting to fail

Suspension ; Front height slightly low , suspect cone knuckles & cups worn ?

Suspension ; Play at o/s/f upper & lower swivels

Tyres ; n/s/f & o/s/f tread at wear limit & starting to bald at inner edge

Various covers & mouldings fitted , restricting views

Pass 10 Dec 2015 69,953 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2015 69,953 miles

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2014 69,187 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

advanced wear/play in both front lower suspension swivel joints

both front tyres worn on inner edges

corrosion in nearside outer sill

corrosion in offside outer sill

Pass 22 Nov 2013 69,054 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

advanced wear/play in both front lower suspension swivel joints

both front tyres worn on inner edges

corrosion in nearside outer sill

corrosion in offside outer sill

Fail 15 Nov 2013 69,049 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

advanced wear/play in both front lower suspension swivel joints

both front tyres worn on inner edges

corrosion in offside outer sill

nearside outer sill corroded and holed

nearside parking brake efficiency would benefit from attention

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 20 Jan 2012 68,049 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Fail 20 Jan 2012 68,047 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 24 Jan 2011 64,415 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

offside bulkhead corroded but not holed within 30cm of brake components

Fail 24 Jan 2011 64,415 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

offside bulkhead corroded but not holed within 30cm of brake components

Pass 21 Jan 2010 60,424 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2010 60,415 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2009 55,149 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2008 49,440 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Jan 2007 48,494 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 18 Jan 2006 48,076 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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J668 VFL is a 1992 Rover Mini in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 J668 VFL, 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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J668 VFL is a 1992 Rover Mini, first registered on 28 January 1992.

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