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J696 PPD

1992 Rover Mini

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2021
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

87,239 mi
Last recorded87,239 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2020
Typical for 1992 Rover Mini55,446 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ696 PPD
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2020 87,239 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 87,137 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 87,041 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 5 Apr 2014 87,041 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Horn control insecure (1.6.1)

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

exhaust clamp bolt missing

Pass 21 Feb 2013 82,870 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2013 82,766 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

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

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

both front doors have play at hinge points

engine top mount play

Pass 23 Jan 2012 77,833 miles

Front wipers 'self=park' function inoperative.

O/S/F tyre tread depth getting low (inner edge).

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

Oil leak

REar fog light switch housing slightly insecure.

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 23 Jan 2012 77,833 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front wipers 'self=park' function inoperative.

O/S/F tyre tread depth getting low (inner edge).

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

Oil leak

REar fog light switch housing slightly insecure.

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Feb 2011 70,128 miles

Coolant leak

Front registration plate damaged.

Fail 2 Feb 2011 70,074 miles

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Coolant leak

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front registration plate damaged.

Pass 16 Feb 2010 63,628 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 55,531 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 46,965 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2007 41,067 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2006 30,087 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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J696 PPD is a 1992 Rover Mini in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 J696 PPD, 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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J696 PPD is a 1992 Rover Mini, first registered on 24 January 1992.

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