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J796 RPK

1992 Rover Mini

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

76,398 mi
Last recorded76,398 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 1992 Rover Mini55,446 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ796 RPK
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1992
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 76,398 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2024 76,239 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2023 76,014 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2022 75,805 miles

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

Fail 5 Jan 2022 75,805 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Pass 11 Dec 2020 75,585 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 11 Dec 2020 75,585 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 11 Dec 2019 75,520 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Nov 2018 75,071 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2017 74,519 miles

Nearside rear subframe slightly corroded

Fail 28 Nov 2017 74,519 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexi (7.1.2)

Offside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt inner knuckle joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear subframe slightly corroded

Pass 24 Nov 2016 74,244 miles

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

Nearside rear subframe slight corrosion

Fail 23 Nov 2016 74,241 miles

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

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

Nearside rear subframe slight corrosion

Pass 27 Nov 2015 73,279 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 2 Sep 2014 73,116 miles

both door sills rusted and weakened

Fail 31 Jul 2014 73,116 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

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

brake servo not assisting,but brakes appear to work ok

nearside door sill rusted and weakened

offside door sill rusted and weakened

Pass 20 Feb 2012 73,092 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2011 72,645 miles

nearside front tyre starting to perrish on outer wall

offside rear tyre getting low on inner edge

Pass 6 Jan 2010 72,513 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2009 72,183 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2007 71,793 miles

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

Fail 19 Oct 2007 71,791 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 4 Aug 2006 71,383 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2005 71,333 miles

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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J796 RPK is a 1992 Rover Mini in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 J796 RPK, 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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J796 RPK is a 1992 Rover Mini, first registered on 4 July 1992.

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