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J821 VFS

1992 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

52,110 mi
Last recorded52,110 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 1992 Rover Mini55,446 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ821 VFS
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 52,110 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2024 51,472 miles

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

Fail 2 Apr 2024 51,469 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2023 50,650 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2023 50,650 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Apr 2022 49,857 miles

Nearside Front Floor rusty

Offside Front Floor rusty

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Underneath vehicle has added protection

Fail 14 Apr 2022 49,855 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2021 49,341 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Fail 4 May 2021 49,330 miles

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))

Pass 9 Aug 2018 48,502 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer floor and sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Jul 2018 48,490 miles

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))

Pass 20 Jun 2017 47,217 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2016 47,195 miles

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

Fail 15 Apr 2014 46,714 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 15 Apr 2014 46,714 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 451,550 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 Oct 2010 44,245 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2010 44,245 miles
Pass 26 May 2008 43,370 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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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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J821 VFS is a 1992 Rover Mini, first registered on 1 March 1992.

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