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J815 EYD

1992 Rover Mini

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

13,013 mi
Last recorded13,013 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 1992 Rover Mini55,446 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ815 EYD
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1992
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 13,013 miles

Central Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Gear linkage requires attention

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 11 Aug 2025 123,281 miles

Central Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Gear linkage requires attention

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Fail 8 Aug 2025 123,125 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Central Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Gear linkage requires attention

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 19 Jun 2024 111,912 miles

Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2022 108,401 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil N/S & O/S (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material O/S & N/S (1.1.11 (c))

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 27 Oct 2021 103,335 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Engine mounting damaged but not to excess bolt loose (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn lower bearing (2.2.2 (b))

advise emissions only just passed

Pass 1 Oct 2020 99,333 miles

Brake hose slightly damaged Both front (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both front (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Sep 2019 95,628 miles

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Heavy Oil Leak

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Sep 2018 91,664 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front discs; slight (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Engine oil at minimum level

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fuel cap seal deteriorated; borderline

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 18 Sep 2017 86,075 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 79,956 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 74,390 miles

Engine Oil Leak

Pass 8 Oct 2014 69,225 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Offside Front engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

advise operation of head light switch.

ind switch a little loose.

Fail 22 Sep 2014 69,121 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Sep 2013 64,005 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2013 64,005 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2012 58,584 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2012 58,584 miles

Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

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

Pass 12 Oct 2011 55,527 miles

small chip in screen

Fail 7 Oct 2011 55,527 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

small chip in screen

Pass 3 Jan 2008 52,942 miles

off side front lower ball slight play

Pass 13 Jan 2007 51,780 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2006 51,778 miles

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

Front Upper Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 21 Jul 2006 51,777 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2006 51,777 miles

Direction indicators not in good working order (function impaired) (1.5.A1b)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Headlamps matched pair are not the same size (1.7.6)

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

Offside Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

battery lead insecure

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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J815 EYD is a 1992 Rover Mini in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 J815 EYD, 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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J815 EYD is a 1992 Rover Mini, first registered on 17 June 1992.

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