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J798 PBW

1992 Rover Mini

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Feb 2027
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

77,336 mi
Last recorded77,336 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 1992 Rover Mini55,446 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ798 PBW
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1992
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 77,336 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases down pipes (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 9 Feb 2026 77,336 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases down pipes (6.1.2 (a))

Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Fail 25 Apr 2008 77,330 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2007 77,088 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2006 76,518 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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J798 PBW is a 1992 Rover Mini in Grey with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 J798 PBW, 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 J798 PBW registered?

J798 PBW is a 1992 Rover Mini, first registered on 1 February 1992.

Is J798 PBW safe to buy?

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