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J770 FSL

1992 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

9,251 mi
Last recorded9,251 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 1992 Rover Mini55,446 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ770 FSL
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 9,251 miles
Fail 26 May 2026 9,248 miles

All direction indicators not working all (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 9 May 2025 9,086 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2023 90,400 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2022 8,626 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2019 49,745 miles

Offside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

Central Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system (1.1.11 (b) (i))

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction items on mirror (3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 35% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting A panel (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting A panel (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover missing (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover missing (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting cill inside door shut (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting boot floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Steering column attachment defective play (2.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture centre (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension component likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 18 May 2019 49,177 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2017 49,144 miles

both floors sills subframes inner flitches slightly corroded

both front wheel bearings have slight play

fluid around offside front caliper

nearside front lower ball joint has slight play

offside front upper ball joint gaiter slightly perished

offside rear wheel bearing has slight play

Pass 7 Nov 2015 48,301 miles

vehicle heavily under sealed

Fail 10 Oct 2015 48,298 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (front section ) (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner flitch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner flitch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc inner (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill in several places (2.4.A.3)

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both rear valance (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both floors,sillls ,sill to ,flitches ,closing panels (2.4.A.3)

Pass 9 Sep 2013 48,004 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 22 Aug 2012 44,710 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2011 43,361 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 42,801 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 41,733 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2008 41,078 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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J770 FSL is a 1992 Rover Mini in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 J770 FSL, 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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J770 FSL is a 1992 Rover Mini, first registered on 29 January 1992.

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