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J786 KPX

1992 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2016
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

76,270 mi
Last recorded76,270 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2015
Typical for 1992 Rover Mini55,446 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ786 KPX
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2015 76,270 miles

Coolant leak

Fail 29 Dec 2014 76,267 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak

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)

Pass 25 Sep 2013 64,931 miles

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

exhaust slightly blowing front joint

rear subframe corroding

Fail 19 Sep 2013 64,931 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

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

exhaust slightly blowing front joint

rear subframe corroding

Pass 26 Sep 2012 56,695 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2012 56,579 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 18 Jun 2010 51,163 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2010 51,161 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2008 48,271 miles

o\s outter sil corroded but not holed

o\s\r subframe corroded but not holed

Fail 24 Jun 2008 48,252 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

o\s outter sil corroded but not holed

o\s\r subframe corroded but not holed

Pass 11 May 2007 47,602 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 47,252 miles

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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J786 KPX is a 1992 Rover Mini in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 J786 KPX, 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 J786 KPX registered?

J786 KPX is a 1992 Rover Mini, first registered on 29 April 1992.

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