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J842 SDB

1992 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2020
Tests27 (14 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate51.9%

Mileage

95,711 mi
Last recorded95,711 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2019
Typical for 1992 Rover Mini55,446 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ842 SDB
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 13 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2019 95,711 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Nov 2019 95,705 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected (4.5.1 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2018 95,644 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

all brake pipes greased

vehicle body and chassis corroded/rusty

Fail 18 Sep 2018 95,644 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area so inadequately repaired that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area so inadequately repaired that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel both wheels (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

all brake pipes greased

vehicle body and chassis corroded/rusty

Pass 29 Sep 2017 94,263 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2017 94,263 miles

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

Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort both side (3.7.B.6a)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

all lights affected by other lights (bad earth)

Pass 23 Sep 2016 92,188 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 23 Sep 2016 92,188 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 5 Sep 2016 92,186 miles

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor /outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front valance (2.4.A.3)

Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor/outer sill/front wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

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

Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement n/s + o/s front sub-frame to front valance (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive valance (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Aug 2015 91,909 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill member (6.1.A.1)

Pass 21 Aug 2014 90,284 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2014 90,284 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2013 89,488 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2013 89,480 miles

All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Electrical wiring damaged and bare wires exposed (1.9.2c)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 20 Aug 2012 87,633 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2011 86,963 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2011 86,963 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 21 Jul 2010 84,145 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2010 84,145 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 31 Jul 2009 83,258 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2009 83,231 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Pass 24 Jul 2008 81,855 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2008 81,855 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 6 Jul 2007 79,259 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2007 79,238 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Pass 28 Jun 2006 77,143 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2006 77,143 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

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

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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J842 SDB is a 1992 Rover Mini in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 51.9%.

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 J842 SDB, 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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J842 SDB is a 1992 Rover Mini, first registered on 17 June 1992.

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