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J82 VEF

1992 Rover Mini

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

16,227 mi
Last recorded16,227 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 1992 Rover Mini55,446 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ82 VEF
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 16,227 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Slight corrosion underside of vehicle

Fail 14 Nov 2017 79,413 miles

Central Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor pan (2.4.A.3)

Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front lower mounting (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front upper mounting (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

some run out and out of balance to front brakes

Pass 11 Nov 2016 77,160 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn LOWER BUSH (2.1.2c)

Fail 10 Nov 2016 77,154 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn LOWER BUSH (2.1.2c)

Pass 20 Nov 2015 75,270 miles

MOVMENT IN OFF SIDE FRONT UPPER SWIVEL

OFF SIDE FRONT SIDE LIGHT DULL

Fail 29 Sep 2015 75,262 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill-floor pan (plates on plates separating) (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2014 69,397 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2014 69,387 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2013 68,683 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 66,615 miles

advise --- emmisions just reaching mot minimum standard

Fail 21 Jul 2012 66,612 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

NOTE! front rubber spring cone hight adjuster lock nuts loose,nearside poorly adjusted allowing little suspension movement!!!!

exhaust noisey

judder offside rear brake- becoming excessive!

nearside front tyre wall split,almost to chords

nearside rear tyre worn almost to wearbars

offside rear tyre worn to wearbars

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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J82 VEF is a 1992 Rover Mini in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 J82 VEF, 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 J82 VEF registered?

J82 VEF is a 1992 Rover Mini, first registered on 28 February 1992.

Is J82 VEF safe to buy?

The MOT history for J82 VEF shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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