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J901 LNH

1992 Rover Mini

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2018
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

7,774 mi
Last recorded7,774 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2017
Typical for 1992 Rover Mini55,446 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ901 LNH
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2017 7,774 miles

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

Nearside Front brake hose slightly twisted and runs close to driveshaft on steering lock

Offside Front slight lift felt in track rod end ball joint

Offside windscreen scratched

Rear exhaust mounts deterioated

rear seats and seat belts missing

Fail 27 Sep 2017 7,762 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front brake hose slightly twisted and runs close to driveshaft on steering lock

Offside Front slight lift felt in track rod end ball joint

Offside windscreen scratched

Rear exhaust mounts deterioated

rear seats and seat belts missing

Pass 30 Sep 2016 7,602 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2016 7,593 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Sep 2016 7,581 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Fail 3 Sep 2016 73,347 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases at down pipes (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported insecure at down pipe clamps (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside door outer skin corroded

Nearside seat runner worn

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

general corrosion on vehicle structure

Pass 7 Sep 2015 6,978 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2015 6,978 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2009 5,793 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2006 2,074 miles

Upper Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 3 Sep 2005 4 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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J901 LNH is a 1992 Rover Mini in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 J901 LNH, 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 J901 LNH registered?

J901 LNH is a 1992 Rover Mini, first registered on 2 January 1992.

Is J901 LNH safe to buy?

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