MOT Status
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52,110 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Battery box corroded and holed
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Entire underneath of vehicle has freshly applied protection
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Underneath of vehicle has a number of repairs with applied protection
Various repairs covered in underseal
Emissions unable to be completed Due to fuel leak (8.2.1.2 (d))
Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Horn not working (7.7 (a))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Floor. Underneath passenger seat (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired Floor. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Rear valance (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Rear valance (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Position lamp not working All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Battery box corroded and holed
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Underneath of vehicle has a number of repairs with applied protection
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Floor rusty
Offside Front Floor rusty
Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Underneath vehicle has added protection
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Position lamp not working All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Floor rusty
Offside Front Floor rusty
Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Underneath vehicle has added protection
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Inner wheel arch rusted
Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer floor and sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength in wheel arch at rear rear subframe mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill and floor in two places (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety carburator leaking petrol on to exhaust (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Suspension component likely to become detached lower radius arm bolt loose on lower support bracket (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Upper Engine mounting bracket excessively loose (6.1.8 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake fluid warning lamp defective (1.1.10 (f))
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer floor and sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings battery tray (6.1.B.2)
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings drivers floor (6.1.B.2)
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings o/s/f a pillar were door joins (6.1.B.2)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (8.2.2)
front brake excessively fluctuating both front (3.7.B.3)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at front pipe (7.1.2)
Oil leak ()
all four tyres perished
both rear shock absorbers not operating as they should but no excessive leaks or damage to casings
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)
passenger floor starting to corrode
rear floor starting to corrode
rear subframe corroded
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
How Reliable is the Rover Mini?
Based on 519,169 MOT tests across 45,631 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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J821 VFS is a 1992 Rover Mini in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.
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 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 J821 VFS, 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 J821 VFS registered?
J821 VFS is a 1992 Rover Mini, first registered on 1 March 1992.
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