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J860 XCF

1992 Rover Mini

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2021
Tests25 (13 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate52%

Mileage

7,764 mi
Last recorded7,764 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2019
Typical for 1992 Rover Mini55,446 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ860 XCF
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1992
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

13 pass 12 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2019 7,764 miles

Both Front wings are corroded.

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front tyre worn below the legal limit on the outer edge.

Offside Front Tyre is worn below legal limit on the inner edge.

Pass 16 Jul 2018

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 26 Jun 2018

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced tread plate (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Upper Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Upper Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 21 Jun 2017 99,017 miles

Oil leak ()

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 14 Jun 2017 99,017 miles

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt knuckle joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt knuckle joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 27 Jun 2016 94,937 miles

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

ns outer sill and subframe backplates rusty

Fail 23 Jun 2016 94,936 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front to centre (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

ns outer sill and subframe backplates rusty

Pass 19 Jun 2015 92,486 miles

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

osf suspension knuckle grease boot split

osr backplate possibly rusted through subframe

Fail 12 Jun 2015 92,486 miles

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

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

osf suspension knuckle grease boot split

osr backplate possibly rusted through subframe

Pass 24 Jun 2014 83,839 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2014 83,839 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Oil leak

under body repairs

Fail 11 Jun 2013 77,900 miles

Both front tryes wearing low inside edges

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

Pass 11 Jun 2013 77,900 miles

Both front tryes wearing low inside edges

Pass 19 Jun 2012 72,229 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2012 72,225 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2011 68,819 miles

All jacking points corroded Offside rear Heavily corroded

Engine oil leak

Front brake discs corroded

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

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

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

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

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 20 May 2011

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

All jacking points corroded Offside rear Heavily corroded

Engine oil leak

Front brake discs corroded

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

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

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

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

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 15 May 2010 65,737 miles
Fail 13 May 2010 65,729 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 28 May 2009 62,719 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 28 May 2009 62,719 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 30 Apr 2009 62,662 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.2)

wipers poor sweep

Pass 3 Apr 2008 59,498 miles

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

Fail 3 Apr 2008 59,498 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2005 94,715 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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J860 XCF is a 1992 Rover Mini in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52%.

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 J860 XCF, 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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J860 XCF is a 1992 Rover Mini, first registered on 24 June 1992.

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