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J680 VOG

1992 Rover Mini

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2019
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

45,716 mi
Last recorded45,716 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2018
Typical for 1992 Rover Mini55,446 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ680 VOG
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2018 45,716 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slightly corroded consistent with lack of use (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front exhaust mounting slightly deteriorated

Nearside Front slight corrosion to wheel arch / sill

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

light surface corrosion to floor pan

slight corrosion to rear of boot floor

Pass 21 Nov 2016 45,665 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion floor pan area (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Upper Body has slight corrosion Inside turret area corroded (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion floor pan area (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Body has slight corrosion Inside turret area corroded (6.1.B.2)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Boot floor badly corroded with the tail gate rear panel corroded away from boot floor (6.1.B.2)

Fail 16 Nov 2016 45,665 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings wheel arch rear section (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion floor pan area (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Upper Body has slight corrosion Inside turret area corroded (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion floor pan area (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Body has slight corrosion Inside turret area corroded (6.1.B.2)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Boot floor badly corroded with the tail gate rear panel corroded away from boot floor (6.1.B.2)

Pass 6 Jul 2015 45,560 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

nearside rear tyre perished

Fail 30 Jun 2015 45,560 miles

Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

nearside rear tyre perished

Fail 29 Apr 2015 45,546 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Offside Front Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

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

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE OUTER WALL SPLITTING / PERISHED

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

handbrake cables deteriorating

Pass 14 Mar 2014 45,496 miles

Front subframe mountng body security corroded but sound at present.

Fail 28 Feb 2014 45,495 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Upper Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Front subframe mountng body security corroded but sound at present.

Pass 23 Aug 2012 43,801 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2007 43,796 miles

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

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 29 Sep 2005 43,633 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2005 43,631 miles

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

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

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

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

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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J680 VOG is a 1992 Rover Mini in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 J680 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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J680 VOG is a 1992 Rover Mini, first registered on 29 June 1992.

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