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J724 DCH

1992 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2018
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

61,996 mi
Last recorded61,996 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2017
Typical for 1992 Rover Mini55,446 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ724 DCH
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2017 61,996 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 61,707 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 61,116 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2012 61,116 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2009 60,732 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES STEPPED AND WEARING ON INNER EDGES

CHILD SEAT FITTED O/S/R, NOT UNCLIPPED FOR FULL TEST

FRONT AND REAR NUMBER PLATES HAVE A PATTERN IN THE BACK GROUND BUT ARE STILL CLEARLY LEGIBLE

FRONT END OF VEHICLE FLEXES SLIGHTLY WHEN STEERING ROCKED, DUE TO MODIFIED FRONT END BEEN FITTED, MOUNT POINTS OK

FUEL CAP SEAL CRACKING

HOLE IN N/S/F CORNER OF N/S/F FLOOR PAN, POOR PREVIOUS REPAIR

IDLE SPEED CO READING CLOSE TO LIMIT, GOES ABOVE LIMIT AT TIMES

N/S AND O/S WHERE SILLS MEET FLOOR PAN GOING RUSTY

N/S/F SEAT BELT BUCKLE CRACKED

O/S HEAD LAMP SLIGHTLY LOOSE

PLAY IN BOTH WIPER ARMS

UNDERSEAL SPLIT N/S/R OF FLOOR PAN

Fail 21 Mar 2009 60,732 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

BOTH FRONT TYRES STEPPED AND WEARING ON INNER EDGES

CHILD SEAT FITTED O/S/R, NOT UNCLIPPED FOR FULL TEST

FRONT AND REAR NUMBER PLATES HAVE A PATTERN IN THE BACK GROUND BUT ARE STILL CLEARLY LEGIBLE

FRONT END OF VEHICLE FLEXES SLIGHTLY WHEN ROCKING STEERING, DUE TO MODIFIED FRONT END BEEN FITTED, ALL MOUNT POINTS OK

FUEL CAP SEAL CRACKING

HOLE IN FRONT CORNER OF N/S/F FLOOR PAN, POOR PREVIOUS REPAIR

IDLE SPEED CO READING CLOSE TO LIMIT, GOES ABOVE LIMIT AT TIMES

N/S AND O/S WHERE SILLS MEET FLOOR PAN, GOING RUSTY

N/S/F SEAT BELT BUCKLE CRACKED

O/S HEADLAMP SLIGHTLY LOOSE

PLAY IN BOTH WIPER ARMS

UNDERSEAL SPLIT REAR OF N/S FLOOR PAN

Pass 11 Mar 2008 593,371 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2008 59,370 miles

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

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

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

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

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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J724 DCH is a 1992 Rover Mini in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 J724 DCH, 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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What year was J724 DCH registered?

J724 DCH is a 1992 Rover Mini, first registered on 17 May 1992.

Is J724 DCH safe to buy?

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