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J859 EVG

1992 Rover Mini

White Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2013
Tests10 (4 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

55,765 mi
Last recorded55,765 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2012
Typical for 1992 Rover Mini55,446 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ859 EVG
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

4 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2012 55,765 miles

inner faces of front brake disc corroded

n/s c.v boot cracking

n/s headlamp reflector corroded

o/s wing moulding missing

o/s/f top & bottom ball joints have slight play

oil leak on engine

Fail 21 Jun 2012 55,765 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

oil leak on engine

inner faces of front brake disc corroded

n/s c.v boot cracking

n/s headlamp reflector corroded

o/s c.v boot slightly split

o/s wing moulding missing

o/s/f top & bottom ball joints have slight play

Pass 27 Jul 2010 53,781 miles

n/s headlamp image poor

n/s track rod end boot split

o/s/f wheel arch extension missing

slight play in n/s/f ball joints

Fail 26 Jul 2010 53,781 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s headlamp image poor

n/s track rod end boot split

o/s/f wheel arch extension missing

slight play in n/s/f ball joints

Pass 24 Apr 2009 49,606 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2009 49,606 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 15 Mar 2008 49,195 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2008 49,195 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 20 Apr 2007 49,110 miles

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

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Fail 14 Sep 2006 49,081 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator missing (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp missing (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Movement in front suspension ball joints.N/S CV gaiter perished and cracked.Front brakes slightlt binding on.Front subframe rear mountings separating.N/S track rod end rubber boot split.

N/S washer poor.Front grill missing.

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)

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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J859 EVG is a 1992 Rover Mini in White with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 J859 EVG, 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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J859 EVG is a 1992 Rover Mini, first registered on 3 July 1992.

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