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J679 OHA

1992 Rover Mini

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2026
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

70,514 mi
Last recorded70,514 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
Typical for 1992 Rover Mini55,446 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ679 OHA
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2025 70,514 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2025 70,512 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 3 Jun 2014 76,782 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2010 74,731 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

rear seat removed

Fail 1 Jul 2010 74,710 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2009 70,175 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Fail 24 Apr 2009 70,153 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Front Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Radius arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Rear Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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J679 OHA is a 1992 Rover Mini in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 J679 OHA, 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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J679 OHA is a 1992 Rover Mini, first registered on 13 March 1992.

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