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J766 JEU

1992 Rover Mini

Silver Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2024
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

38,964 mi
Last recorded38,964 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2023
Typical for 1992 Rover Mini55,446 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ766 JEU
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1992
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2023 38,964 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective rear box hanger bolts loose. (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Jul 2023 38,964 miles

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

Front Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn all front bushes worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective rear box hanger bolts loose. (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 May 2018 38,454 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 8 May 2018 38,534 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 9 Dec 2016 37,886 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush Both rear (2.7.4)

Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both front (2.4.G.2)

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both front and rear (6.3.1d)

Fail 7 Dec 2016 37,880 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush Both rear (2.7.4)

Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both front (2.4.G.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both front (4.1.E.1)

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both front and rear (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Dec 2015 35,955 miles

Both rear tyres worn bald on edges

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil Leak

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

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush Both rear (2.7.4)

Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both front (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 Dec 2015 35,950 miles

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both rear tyres worn bald on edges

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil Leak

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

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush Both rear (2.7.4)

Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both front (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Dec 2014 33,040 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear tyre cracking and wearing inner edge

Offside rear tyre starting to wear outer edge

Oil leak

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 8 Dec 2014 33,036 miles

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside rear tyre cracking and wearing inner edge

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 tyre starting to wear outer edge

Oil leak

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Aug 2013 31,905 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2013 31,905 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Jun 2012 31,026 miles

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

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)

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

Fail 29 Jun 2012 31,026 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2010 26,214 miles
Fail 17 May 2010 26,206 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2007 25,978 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2006 24,402 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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J766 JEU is a 1992 Rover Mini in Silver with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 J766 JEU, 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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J766 JEU is a 1992 Rover Mini, first registered on 5 June 1992.

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