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J894 ONB

1992 Rover Mini

Grey Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2025
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

41,681 mi
Last recorded41,681 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2024
Typical for 1992 Rover Mini55,446 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ894 ONB
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1992
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2024 41,681 miles

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

Fail 17 Jun 2024 41,681 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jun 2023 41,230 miles

Exhaust blowing/poor

Osf floor/sill area corroded/seperating

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Jun 2023 41,229 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust blowing/poor

Osf floor/sill area corroded/seperating

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 25 May 2022 39,801 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at centre silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at join from front section to centre section (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 25 May 2022 39,801 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

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

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements front & rear (0.1 (d))

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid not visible (1.1.10 (d) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at centre silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at join from front section to centre section (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 16 Jun 2021 39,543 miles

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

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Jun 2021 39,543 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2020 39,533 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

gear box bracket broken

headlamps just in aim

horn poor sound

Pass 5 Jun 2019 38,923 miles

Front Wipers slow

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 29 Aug 2017 38,443 miles

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Nearside N/S washer

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 22 Aug 2017 38,436 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Two leaks near cat (7.1.2)

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 0.89 (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 3.70 (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Nearside N/S washer

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test Three missing ()

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

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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J894 ONB is a 1992 Rover Mini in Grey with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 J894 ONB, 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 J894 ONB registered?

J894 ONB is a 1992 Rover Mini, first registered on 16 May 1992.

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