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J673 LCW

1992 Rover Mini

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

79,471 mi
Last recorded79,471 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2020
Typical for 1992 Rover Mini55,446 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ673 LCW
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1992
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2020 79,471 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2019 75,607 miles

1/ slight damage to front windscreen

Pass 30 Nov 2018 69,911 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

slight damage to windscreen

Pass 1 Dec 2017 64,745 miles

1/ n/s front tyres near legal limits

2/ n/s hand brake low

Pass 5 Dec 2016 59,570 miles

1. Slight damage to front windscreen. 2. Hand brake travel on limit.

3. Nearside front tyre wearing low on outside edge.

4. Nearside hand brake efficiency is low.

Pass 4 Dec 2015 56,033 miles

1. Slight damage to front windscreen.

2. Hand brake travel on limits.

Fail 27 Nov 2015 56,024 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

1. Slight damage to front windscreen.

2. Hand brake travel on limits.

Pass 28 Nov 2014 50,567 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2014 50,561 miles

Front Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

1/ damage to wind screen within mot limits 2/ slight exhaust blow at front joints

Pass 17 Oct 2013 46,335 miles

1/ slight damage to windscreen

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 Oct 2013 46,328 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

1/ slight damage to windscreen

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Oct 2012 39,107 miles

1. Front flexi brake hoses starting to perish. 2. Slight play in offside front lower ball joint.

3. Slight play in offside rear radius arm bushes.

Fail 3 Oct 2012 39,041 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

1. Front flexi brake hoses starting to perish. 2. Slight play in offside front lower ball joint.

3. Slight play in offside rear radius arm bushes.

Pass 29 Sep 2011 31,662 miles

1.near side front sub-frame rear mounting bush becomming perished 2.slight damage to wind screen 3.slight play in near side and off side lower bottom ball joints 5.slight play in off side rear radious arm mounting bushes

Pass 8 Oct 2010 23,985 miles

1.slight damage to front number plate 2.slight play in off side rear radius arm

Fail 25 Sep 2010 23,970 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

1.slight damage to front number plate 2.slight play in off side rear radius arm

Pass 2 Oct 2009 16,537 miles

1/ o/s rear side panel becoming corroded small hole 2/ slight damage to windscreen 3/ slight play in n/s front wheel bearing 4/ o/s front door becoming corroded

5/ oil leaking from engine

Pass 22 Sep 2008 9,309 miles

1. front windscreen damaged. 2. slight wear in top steering column. 3. front valance becoming weak due to corrosion.

Fail 15 Sep 2008 9,185 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

1. front windscreen damaged. 2. slight wear in top steering column. 3. front valance becoming weak due to corrosion.

Pass 25 Sep 2007 1,030 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2007 1,007 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

SLIGHT DAMAGE TO WINDCREEN

Pass 3 Oct 2006 93,029 miles

slight play in n/s front top ball joint †rear subframe becoming corroded †slight play in both rear radius arm mounting bushs

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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J673 LCW is a 1992 Rover Mini in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 J673 LCW, 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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J673 LCW is a 1992 Rover Mini, first registered on 8 January 1992.

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