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J886 AWA

1992 Rover Mini

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

99,575 mi
Last recorded99,575 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 1992 Rover Mini55,446 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ886 AWA
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2026 99,575 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2025 98,875 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2024 98,141 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2023 97,302 miles

Coolant leak

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 May 2022 96,757 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2021 96,020 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Apr 2021 96,016 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor to sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2019 95,065 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2018 94,549 miles

Oil leak

Pass 31 Mar 2017 93,742 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2017 93,738 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 30 Mar 2017 93,738 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2016 92,517 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 91,737 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 90,987 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2013 89,708 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2012 88,969 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2011 88,254 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2010 87,534 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2008 84,946 miles

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)

Pass 22 Dec 2007 81,266 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2007 81,242 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

brake pipes greased

smell of petrol under bonnet

Pass 5 Jan 2006 67,119 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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J886 AWA is a 1992 Rover Mini in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 J886 AWA, 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 J886 AWA registered?

J886 AWA is a 1992 Rover Mini, first registered on 11 February 1992.

Is J886 AWA safe to buy?

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