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J85 BVX

1992 Rover Mini

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2024
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

93,591 mi
Last recorded93,591 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2023
Typical for 1992 Rover Mini55,446 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ85 BVX
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1992
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2023 93,591 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2022 93,553 miles
Fail 24 May 2022 93,536 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 15 Jul 2016 93,462 miles

near side handbrake cable

Fail 7 Jul 2016 93,419 miles

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

near side handbrake cable

steering rack ends play in rack

Fail 30 Oct 2014 92,286 miles

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

Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

exhaust slight deterioration

slight play in steering column lower bush

Pass 30 Oct 2014 92,286 miles

Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

exhaust slight deterioration

slight play in steering column lower bush

Pass 15 Nov 2013 90,528 miles

play in steering column lower bush

Fail 11 Nov 2013 90,511 miles

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

play in steering column lower bush

Pass 12 Apr 2013 90,355 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 901,284 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 89,265 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 87,307 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2010 87,345 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2009 86,598 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 86,202 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2007 85,717 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2007 85,715 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (1.7.4a)

Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

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

Coolant leak

Front bumper insecure

Pass 20 Jan 2006 85,070 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.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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J85 BVX is a 1992 Rover Mini in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 J85 BVX, 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 J85 BVX registered?

J85 BVX is a 1992 Rover Mini, first registered on 24 June 1992.

Is J85 BVX safe to buy?

The MOT history for J85 BVX shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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