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J913 RPR

1992 Rover Mini

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2025
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

17,537 mi
Last recorded17,537 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2024
Typical for 1992 Rover Mini55,446 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ913 RPR
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2024 17,537 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Jun 2023 15,390 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Jun 2022 9,762 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2021 6,216 miles

UNDER BODY UNDER SEALED

Pass 12 Jun 2020 4,789 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Jun 2020 4,789 miles

Central Front Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Central Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Central Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2018 4,304 miles

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jul 2018 4,304 miles

Nearside Front Lower Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting likely to fail pear drop mounting (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting likely to fail pear drop mounting (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2017 4,078 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Fail 14 Feb 2017 4,051 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front registration plate incorrect wrong colour (6.3.1a)

Fuel cap/sealing device missing key not available cannot check seal (7.2.4a)

Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering subframe nearside as marked (6.1.A.1)

Rear registration plate incorrect wrong colour (6.3.1a)

Oil leak serious ()

Pass 8 Dec 2015 2,329 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

oil leak

Fail 8 Dec 2015 2,329 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

oil leak

Fail 27 Nov 2015 22,703 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

oil leak

Pass 10 Dec 2014 20 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2014 2 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2013 45,238 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

offside front sub-frame surport panel becoming corroded

offside rear shock absorber has slightly reduced damping

Pass 2 Aug 2012 44,843 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

front sub-frame surport panel becoming corroded

Pass 5 Aug 2011 44,357 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

rear sub-frame becoming corroded

Fail 22 Jul 2011 44,327 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

rear sub-frame becoming corroded

Pass 30 Jul 2010 43,926 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 19 Jul 2010 43,900 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Jul 2009 43,199 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2009 43,199 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Jul 2008 42,468 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Jul 2007 41,839 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2006 40,863 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2006 40,825 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting damaged and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Pass 15 Jul 2005 39,606 miles

wipers poor condition

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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J913 RPR is a 1992 Rover Mini in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 J913 RPR, 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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J913 RPR is a 1992 Rover Mini, first registered on 10 June 1992.

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