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J703 PUR

1992 Rover Mini

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2024
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

88,982 mi
Last recorded88,982 miles
Recorded on17 May 2023
Typical for 1992 Rover Mini55,446 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ703 PUR
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1992
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 May 2023 88,982 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

brake pipe on o/s/f fouling slightly on subframe when turning

movement on front subfame mounts

Fail 12 May 2023 88,976 miles

Emissions unable to be completed due to misfire (8.2.1.2 (d))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Bonnet seriously at risk of opening inadvertently (3.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

brake pipe on o/s/f fouling slightly on subframe when turning

movement on front subfame mounts

Pass 21 May 2021 88,636 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Apr 2020 88,099 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 May 2019 87,885 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Apr 2019 87,876 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 May 2018 87,457 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Fail 4 Apr 2018 87,454 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 May 2017 86,577 miles
Fail 17 May 2017 86,577 miles

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

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front panel (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2016 85,436 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

items moved or removed from drivers view of the road

Fail 19 Mar 2016 85,436 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Electrical wiring inadequately supported at steering column (1.9.2a)

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

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Indicator switch insecure (1.4.A.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

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

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings under bumper skirt inner (6.1.B.2)

Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate ingress of dirt on lenses (1.1.C.1e)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

items moved or removed from drivers view of the road

Pass 12 Sep 2014 79,964 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2014 79,964 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Road wheel fractured (4.2.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Sep 2013 74,353 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2009 71,086 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2009 71,083 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

WHEEL TRIM MISSING

Pass 8 Aug 2008 60,483 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2008 60,476 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2007 51,443 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2006 49,118 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2006 49,112 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2005 48,301 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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J703 PUR is a 1992 Rover Mini in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 J703 PUR, 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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J703 PUR is a 1992 Rover Mini, first registered on 8 February 1992.

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