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J851 DHM

1992 Rover Mini

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jul 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

96,610 mi
Last recorded96,610 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 1992 Rover Mini55,446 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ851 DHM
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1992
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 96,610 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2025 96,079 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2024 95,710 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2023 95,283 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2022 94,765 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2021 94,190 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2020 93,006 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2019 91,919 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2018 90,715 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2017 88,972 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2016 87,082 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2015 86,270 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2014 83,279 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2011 82,404 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2009 79,097 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 74,015 miles
Fail 30 May 2008 74,001 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 9 May 2008 73,991 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2007 70,674 miles
Fail 10 May 2007 70,670 miles

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

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2006 67,104 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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J851 DHM is a 1992 Rover Mini in Grey with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 J851 DHM, 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

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What year was J851 DHM registered?

J851 DHM is a 1992 Rover Mini, first registered on 17 January 1992.

Is J851 DHM safe to buy?

The MOT history for J851 DHM shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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