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J673 VOG

1992 Rover Mini

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2011
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

38,686 mi
Last recorded38,686 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2011
Typical for 1992 Rover Mini55,446 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ673 VOG
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Fail 23 Feb 2011 38,686 miles

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

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

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

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

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

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

Offside Outer 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)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

n/s/f suspension bump stop missing

o/s/f A pillar cracked

o/s/f brake backplate insecure

o/s/r suspension close clearance to subframe

play in lower steering column

Pass 29 Jan 2010 34,458 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2010 34,458 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 1 Aug 2008 33,233 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

rear brakepipes sprayed with underseal.

rear subframe has been repaired by plate and welding.then covered with sealer.

Fail 30 Jul 2008 33,223 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

Nearside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

Offside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear brakepipes sprayed with underseal.

rear subframe has been repaired by plate and welding.then covered with sealer.

Pass 24 Jul 2007 30,600 miles

See previous VT32

Fail 24 Jul 2007 30,597 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 Aug 2006 26,999 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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J673 VOG is a 1992 Rover Mini in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 VOG, 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 VOG is a 1992 Rover Mini, first registered on 29 June 1992.

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