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J780 GMY

1992 Rover Mini

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2027
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

94,571 mi
Last recorded94,571 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 1992 Rover Mini55,446 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ780 GMY
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 94,571 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2026 94,571 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2025 94,392 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

advised aul belt loose

advised osf mirror loose

advised slight exhaust blow front pipe joint

Pass 6 May 2008 38,706 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Outer Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

n/s/r and o/s/f tyres sideewall cracking

Fail 5 Oct 2007

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

Pass 12 Apr 2007 83,033 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2007 83,033 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Mar 2006 80,568 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2006 80,545 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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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J780 GMY is a 1992 Rover Mini in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 J780 GMY, 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 J780 GMY registered?

J780 GMY is a 1992 Rover Mini, first registered on 25 April 1992.

Is J780 GMY safe to buy?

The MOT history for J780 GMY shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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