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J76 FEU

1992 Rover Mini

Green Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2017
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

83,219 mi
Last recorded83,219 miles
Recorded on20 May 2016
Typical for 1992 Rover Mini55,446 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ76 FEU
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1992
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 May 2016 83,219 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Feb 2015 83,196 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 11 Jan 2014 80,824 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2013 76,409 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2011 74,175 miles

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

Fail 6 Apr 2010 74,166 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Corrosion on outer sills /front and rear suspension /floor pans etc.

Slight play in off side and near side front ball joints.

Pass 14 May 2008 66,484 miles

General corrosion on rear sub frame and near side front tyre worn low with slight side damage.

Pass 14 May 2007 61,031 miles

rear brake pipes covered in underseal

slight engine oil leak

slight play in steering column bush

Fail 12 May 2007 61,031 miles

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

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

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

rear brake pipes covered in underseal

slight engine oil leak

slight play in steering column bush

slight play n/s/f upper ball joint

Pass 4 May 2006 58,039 miles
Fail 4 May 2006 58,039 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

brake pipes covered in undersill

o/s/r floor corroded and weak

o/s/r tyre near limit

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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J76 FEU is a 1992 Rover Mini in Green with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 J76 FEU, 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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J76 FEU is a 1992 Rover Mini, first registered on 1 June 1992.

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