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J696 SPC

1992 Rover Mini

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2019
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

66,061 mi
Last recorded66,061 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2018
Typical for 1992 Rover Mini55,446 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ696 SPC
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2018 66,061 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2018 66,061 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Front position lamp(s) not working both (1.1.A.3b)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

engine mounting bracket insecure and likely to fail (6.1.D.1b)

registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

Pass 7 May 2016 66,063 miles

Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting modified but not seriously weakened subframe modified (2.4.A.2)

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt knuckle joint gaiter (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt knuckle joint gaiter (2.4.G.2)

Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting modified but not seriously weakened subframe modified (2.4.A.2)

Fail 7 May 2016 66,061 miles

registration plate incorrect front and rear (6.3.1a)

Vehicle Identification Number not permanently displayed no vin number visible (6.3.5.a)

Electrical wiring insecure fuel pump wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Electrical wiring insecure under bonnet wiring (1.9.2a)

Front Headlamp aim too high both headlamps (1.8)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fuel pipe leaking at rear (7.2.3)

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

Rear Fuel pipe insecure pipes to pump (7.2.1)

Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure both front subframe mounts (2.4.G.1)

Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting modified but not seriously weakened subframe modified (2.4.A.2)

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt knuckle joint gaiter (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt knuckle joint gaiter (2.4.G.2)

Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting modified but not seriously weakened subframe modified (2.4.A.2)

Pass 28 Nov 2013 10,614 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2013 9,521 miles

Floors starting to corrode(not holed)

Fail 16 Jan 2013 9,521 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Floors starting to corrode(not holed)

Pass 5 Jan 2012 82,744 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2012 82,744 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2011 69,774 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2010 5,628 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2010 5,628 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Jan 2009 3,232 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2009 3,231 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 11 Jan 2008 13,738 miles

Rear Sub-frame slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Fail 11 Jan 2008 13,738 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Sub-frame slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Fail 12 Jan 2007 65 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2007 65 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2006 97,599 miles

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

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

front valence starting to rust

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 SPC is a 1992 Rover Mini in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 J696 SPC, 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 SPC is a 1992 Rover Mini, first registered on 25 March 1992.

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