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J773 RVS

1992 Rover Mini

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2015
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

54,852 mi
Last recorded54,852 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2014
Typical for 1992 Rover Mini55,446 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ773 RVS
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2014 54,852 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013 54,794 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2013 54,794 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Aug 2012 54,607 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2012 54,602 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Body has excessive displacement which may lead to loss of vehicle control (6.1.B.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Body has excessive displacement which may lead to loss of vehicle control (6.1.B.1a)

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

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

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

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

Fail 28 Jul 2011 53,821 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2011 53,821 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 52,866 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2010 52,824 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 24 Jul 2009 51,696 miles

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

slight play in steering rack.

Fail 11 Jul 2009 51,688 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

slight play in steering rack.

Fail 24 Aug 2007 51,653 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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 Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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)

ns outer sill poor condition

Fail 7 Sep 2006 40,805 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

ns outer door sill and rear panel starting to corrode

Pass 7 Sep 2006 40,805 miles

ns outer door sill and rear panel starting to corrode

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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J773 RVS is a 1992 Rover Mini in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 J773 RVS, 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 J773 RVS registered?

J773 RVS is a 1992 Rover Mini, first registered on 13 April 1992.

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