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J766 RPK

1992 Rover Mini

Grey Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

95,682 mi
Last recorded95,682 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 1992 Rover Mini55,446 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ766 RPK
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1992
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 95,682 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all ()

Fail 5 May 2026 95,682 miles

Front Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction wipers not parking correctly (3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all ()

Pass 18 Mar 2025 95,276 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Feb 2025 95,274 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2023 93,967 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2022 92,855 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2021 91,831 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2020 89,488 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2020 89,485 miles

Emissions not tested Due to exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Catalytic convertor to middle section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Feb 2016 85,436 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 84,411 miles

stop lamp switch needs adjusting

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

electrics need attention inc.alt

n/s/f sill holed & corroded

n/s/r fuel pipe corroded

n/s/r sill corroded

o/s/f arch behind winf holed & corroded

o/s/f floor area welded from inside car

o/s/f tyre to wear bars

poss.battery/charge system fault.no ign lights etc

rear lwr valance corroded

some welding previously carried out

under car corroded in general & will req.further welding in future

wipers dont self park & only work on 1 speed

Fail 29 Mar 2012 84,411 miles

Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

n/s/f sill holed & corroded

n/s/r fuel pipe corroded

n/s/r sill corroded

o/s/f arch behind winf holed & corroded

o/s/f tyre to wear bars

poss.battery/charge system fault.no ign lights etc

rear lwr valance corroded

some welding previously carried out

stop lamp switch needs adjusting

under car corroded in general & will req.further welding in future

wipers dont self park & only work on 1 speed

Pass 12 Apr 2011 84,344 miles

Oil leak

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

battery flat

handbrake effort on legal limit of 16%

hazard switch worn

n/s/f sill holed & corroded

o/s/r lower valance holed & corroded

poss cv joint noise(re-assess after eng.mount replacement)

Fail 6 Apr 2011 84,344 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

battery flat

handbrake effort on legal limit of 16%

hazard switch worn

n/s/f sill holed & corroded

o/s/r lower valance holed & corroded

poss cv joint noise(re-assess after eng.mount replacement)

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Pass 10 Apr 2010 82,975 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2010 82,957 miles

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

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 Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2009 76,885 miles

ns head lamp poor,both sills rusty,floors rusty,slight play osr radius arm bushes

Fail 30 Mar 2009 76,883 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

ns head lamp poor,both sills rusty,floors rusty,slight play osr radius arm bushes

Pass 25 Mar 2008 68,844 miles

both sills rusty

play both rear radius arm bushes

Pass 29 Mar 2007 60,092 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 28 Mar 2006 50,448 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2006 50,170 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

Offside Rear Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

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 RPK is a 1992 Rover Mini in Grey with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 RPK, 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 RPK is a 1992 Rover Mini, first registered on 24 April 1992.

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