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J912 HAT

1992 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

81,056 mi
Last recorded81,056 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2012
Typical for 1992 Rover Mini55,446 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ912 HAT
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2012 81,056 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Fail 26 Mar 2012 810,007 miles

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

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

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

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Pass 5 Nov 2010 80,628 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2010 80,625 miles

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

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 15 Oct 2009 79,535 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2009 79,514 miles

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 6 Oct 2008 71,205 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 4 Oct 2007 54,445 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2006 40,303 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2006 40,303 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Oct 2005 38,708 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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J912 HAT is a 1992 Rover Mini in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 J912 HAT, 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 J912 HAT registered?

J912 HAT is a 1992 Rover Mini, first registered on 9 April 1992.

Is J912 HAT safe to buy?

The MOT history for J912 HAT shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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