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J771 RPK

1992 Rover Mini

Purple Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Feb 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

79,515 mi
Last recorded79,515 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2026
Typical for 1992 Rover Mini55,446 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ771 RPK
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1992
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2026 79,515 miles

Nearside tie rod slight play

Fail 14 Feb 2026 79,504 miles

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

Nearside tie rod slight play

Pass 14 Feb 2025 78,770 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2024 78,259 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2023 78,148 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 18 Jan 2023 78,147 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 15 Jan 2022 77,926 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2022 77,926 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2021 77,837 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 77,737 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 77,426 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2014 77,398 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

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 fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2013 69,829 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

doors rusty

Pass 26 Mar 2012 64,085 miles

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

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

corrosion bottom of offside front door

corrosion on nearside front a panel

slight corrosion under rear wheel arch offside

underside of rear subframe weak

Pass 6 Apr 2011 62,999 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2011 62,981 miles

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

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

one exhaust mount broken

Pass 22 Mar 2010 62,128 miles

offside rear floorpan weak

rear boot floor weak close to subframe mount

rear exhaust mount weak

rear subframe weak

Pass 27 Mar 2009 61,163 miles

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

slight corrosion on rear subframe

Pass 28 Mar 2008 60,207 miles

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 2 Apr 2007 59,328 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2007 59,313 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2006 58,478 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

vehicle condition generaly weak/coroded

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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J771 RPK is a 1992 Rover Mini in Purple with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 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 J771 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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What year was J771 RPK registered?

J771 RPK is a 1992 Rover Mini, first registered on 17 June 1992.

Is J771 RPK safe to buy?

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