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J895 YAR

1992 Rover Mini

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

28,083 mi
Last recorded28,083 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 1992 Rover Mini55,446 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ895 YAR
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 28,083 miles

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

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

Pass 15 May 2025 25,693 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2025 25,661 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill to wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2023 25,604 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2021 24,634 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2020 23,955 miles

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

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

Pass 14 May 2019 22,884 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 22,818 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 22,617 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2016 22,466 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 22,285 miles

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

Fail 29 Apr 2015 22,284 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2014 22,015 miles

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

osr subframe corroded

Fail 23 Apr 2014 22,015 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

osr subframe corroded

Pass 23 Apr 2013 21,771 miles

nearside front wheel bearing has slight play

offside rear subframe is slightly corroded

Fail 23 Apr 2013 21,771 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside front wheel bearing has slight play

offside rear subframe is slightly corroded

Pass 24 Apr 2012 21,552 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2011 21,251 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 20,999 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 20,859 miles

Oil leak

Pass 21 Apr 2008 20,661 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2008 20,661 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Apr 2007 20,355 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2007 20,355 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2006 19,926 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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J895 YAR is a 1992 Rover Mini in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 J895 YAR, 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 J895 YAR registered?

J895 YAR is a 1992 Rover Mini, first registered on 1 May 1992.

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