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J735 HGW

1992 Rover Mini

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

50,748 mi
Last recorded50,748 miles
Recorded on31 May 2011
Typical for 1992 Rover Mini55,446 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ735 HGW
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 May 2011 50,748 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both number plates deteriorating, but not likely to be misread

o/s/r outer cill heavily corroded

slight play in both n/s/f and o/s/f upper and lower swivels

slight wear in both rear lower shock bushes

Fail 9 May 2011 50,746 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

o/s/r outer sill heavily corroded

slight play in n/s/f both upper and lower swivels

slight play in o/s/f both upper and lower swivels

slight wear in both rear shock lower bushes

Pass 20 Apr 2010 47,672 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 30 Apr 2009 44,281 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 40,692 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 40,139 miles
Fail 4 May 2007 40,130 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 May 2006 39,788 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2006 39,784 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

advise-- some rust on rear subframe..

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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J735 HGW is a 1992 Rover Mini in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 J735 HGW, 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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J735 HGW is a 1992 Rover Mini, first registered on 2 June 1992.

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