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J75 VVC

1992 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

32,639 mi
Last recorded32,639 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 1992 Rover Mini55,446 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ75 VVC
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 32,639 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2025 32,047 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2024 31,282 miles

no clearance offside front bump stop

Fail 25 Jan 2024 31,282 miles

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

no clearance offside front bump stop

Pass 20 Jan 2023 30,940 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2021 30,806 miles

components under vehicle undersealed not allowing full inspection

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Pass 29 Jun 2010 30,671 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 30,418 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

O/S TYRE WALL CUT SLIGHLY

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

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

REAR BRAKES MAY NEED ADJUSTING

Pass 24 Jun 2008 30,093 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2008 30,093 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2007 29,886 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2007 29,886 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 29 Jun 2006 29,094 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2006 29,094 miles

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

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

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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J75 VVC is a 1992 Rover Mini in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 J75 VVC, 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 J75 VVC registered?

J75 VVC is a 1992 Rover Mini, first registered on 14 May 1992.

Is J75 VVC safe to buy?

The MOT history for J75 VVC shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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