MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
88,410 miSignificantly above average — investigate
Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
Vehicle Details
All premium checks include
50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing door (8.1.1)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Vehicle Identification Number not permanently displayed (6.3.5.a)
Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
surface corrosion to most areas
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pivot has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
surface corrosion to most areas
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
surface corrosion to floor areas
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
surface corrosion to floor areas
Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Indicator switch insecure (1.4.A.1)
Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Upper Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)
Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Fuel cap/sealing device mounting flange/sealing method defective (7.2.4c)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Fuel cap/sealing device mounting flange/sealing method defective (7.2.4c)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Lower Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)
How Reliable is the Rover Mini?
Based on 519,169 MOT tests across 45,631 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
Don't risk it. Know before you buy.
Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
J828 SVT is a 1992 Rover Mini in Green with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 J828 SVT, 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I check the history of J828 SVT?
You can check the full history of J828 SVT by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.
What year was J828 SVT registered?
J828 SVT is a 1992 Rover Mini, first registered on 1 February 1992.
Is J828 SVT safe to buy?
The MOT history for J828 SVT shows 16 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does J828 SVT have outstanding finance?
Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on J828 SVT. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.
No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.