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J779 BAK

1992 Rover Mini

Green Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2015
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

10 mi
Last recorded10 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2014
Typical for 1992 Rover Mini55,446 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ779 BAK
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1992
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2014 10 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2007 83,102 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2007 83,102 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Front bumper insecure

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 5 Oct 2006 73,211 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

noted as appears to be 2 cars welded together

Fail 29 Sep 2006 73,182 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.4c)

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

Front bumper insecure

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

noted as appears to be 2 cars welded together

Pass 19 Aug 2005 72,820 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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J779 BAK is a 1992 Rover Mini in Green with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 J779 BAK, 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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J779 BAK is a 1992 Rover Mini, first registered on 17 May 1992.

Is J779 BAK safe to buy?

The MOT history for J779 BAK shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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