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J893 YET

1992 Rover Mini

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2026
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

49,480 mi
Last recorded49,480 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 1992 Rover Mini55,446 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ893 YET
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Fail 3 Jul 2026 49,480 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 3.88% (8.2.1.2 (b))

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Headlamp aim too low Both side (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Floor excessively deteriorated Within 30cm sub-frame mounting (6.2.4 (a) (i))

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

Electrical wiring inadequately secured Main battery lead under car at rear (4.11 (a) (i))

Front to rear fuel pipe corroded

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Jun 2025 48,926 miles

Nearside Front Coolant leak

Nearside Front Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 30 Jun 2025 48,925 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Coolant leak

Nearside Front Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Jun 2024 48,130 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Jun 2024 48,130 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Jul 2023 47,234 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Jul 2022 46,971 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2021 46,954 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Jul 2020 46,901 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 13 Jul 2020 46,901 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Jul 2019 46,901 miles

Offside Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 5 Jul 2019 46,901 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 26 May 2018 46,901 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 26 May 2018 46,901 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 6 Jun 2017 46,826 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2017 46,825 miles

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

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Jul 2016 46,057 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2016 46,055 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings rear valance (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair which adversely affects braking or steering sill full of fibreglass (6.1.A.1)

Pass 8 Jun 2015 44,818 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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J893 YET is a 1992 Rover Mini in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 J893 YET, 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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J893 YET is a 1992 Rover Mini, first registered on 29 April 1992.

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