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J728 KBK

1992 Rover Mini

White Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

51,044 mi
Last recorded51,044 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 1992 Rover Mini55,446 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ728 KBK
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 51,044 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2024 50,604 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2024 50,603 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Dec 2023 50,144 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2022 49,778 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2021 49,344 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2020 48,494 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Dec 2020 48,493 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Dec 2019 47,824 miles

oil leak

Pass 6 Dec 2018 47,244 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

oil leak

Pass 20 Dec 2017 46,632 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

oil leak

Fail 3 Oct 2017 46,559 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

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

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear x2 (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

corrosion underside/chassis

oil leak

Pass 11 Oct 2016 45,626 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2015 44,800 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2014 43,717 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2013 42,661 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2013 42,661 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Oct 2012 41,441 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2012 41,441 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2011 39,528 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2011 39,528 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 1 Nov 2010 37,550 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 1 Nov 2010 37,550 miles

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

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 4 Dec 2009 35,794 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 12 Dec 2008 32,761 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 12 Dec 2008 32,758 miles

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

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

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 13 Dec 2007 23,938 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 13 Dec 2007 23,938 miles

Nearside Front 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)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 18 Dec 2006 15,464 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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J728 KBK is a 1992 Rover Mini in White with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 J728 KBK, 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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J728 KBK is a 1992 Rover Mini, first registered on 8 May 1992.

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