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J780 VWN

1992 Rover Mini

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2025
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

13,000 mi
Last recorded13,000 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2024
Typical for 1992 Rover Mini55,446 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ780 VWN
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1992
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2024 13,000 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Jun 2024 13,000 miles

Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 May 2022 12,945 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2021 11,947 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2020 11,542 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2018 11,266 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated n/s and o/s upper and lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2017 11,199 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 11,163 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 110,042 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 10,997 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 10,971 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Upper Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 15 Jun 2012 10,915 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak

Fail 12 Jun 2012 10,912 miles

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

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak

Pass 15 Jun 2011 10,855 miles

Oil leak

Fail 15 Jun 2011 10,855 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 10 Jun 2010 10,708 miles

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 5 Jun 2009 10,464 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 9,942 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2008 9,936 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 12 Jun 2007 9,658 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2007 96,584 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

both front tyres edge wear and sidewalls cracking

front brake pad wear

Pass 13 Jun 2006 9,358 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2006 9,350 miles

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

heavy edge wear on both front tyres.

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 VWN is a 1992 Rover Mini in Grey with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 J780 VWN, 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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J780 VWN is a 1992 Rover Mini, first registered on 1 May 1992.

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