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J699 XAW

1992 Rover Mini

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2022
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

1,078 mi
Last recorded1,078 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2021
Typical for 1992 Rover Mini55,446 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ699 XAW
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2021 1,078 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2020 85 miles
Pass 10 May 2019 9 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 58,373 miles

Nearside Front rear subframe mount worn

Fail 26 Apr 2017 58,349 miles

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

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

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front rear subframe mount worn

Pass 12 Nov 2015 57,137 miles

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

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

Offside Body has slight corrosion Inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Fail 29 Oct 2015 57,114 miles

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

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

Headlamp switch faulty Not working on main beam flash. (1.7.1)

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Complete sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Arch (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Drivers floor pan (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Offside Body has slight corrosion Inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Pass 23 Oct 2014 54,834 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2013 51,935 miles

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

Fail 16 Sep 2013 51,934 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 23 Aug 2012 45,303 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 25 Jul 2011 36,638 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2010 29,100 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2009 20,864 miles

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)

Pass 16 Jul 2008 12,867 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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J699 XAW 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 80%.

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 J699 XAW, 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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J699 XAW is a 1992 Rover Mini, first registered on 10 June 1992.

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