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J928 EWP

1992 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2023
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

41,428 mi
Last recorded41,428 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2022
Typical for 1992 Rover Mini55,446 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ928 EWP
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2022 41,428 miles

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

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

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

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

underbody has been filled in various areas and heavily undersealed

Fail 12 Oct 2022 41,428 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

underbody has been filled in various areas and heavily undersealed

Fail 4 Oct 2022 41,396 miles

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

Nearside Outer Integral body structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced sill not welded and as filler (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Outer Integral body structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced sill not welded and as filler (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2021 41,256 miles
Pass 28 May 2019 41,208 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2018 40,970 miles

Nearside Front heavy corrosion to floor pan and sill

Offside Front heavy corrosion to floor pan and sill

Fail 17 May 2018 40,970 miles

Nearside Front heavy corrosion to floor pan and sill

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front heavy corrosion to floor pan and sill

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 20 May 2017 40,723 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2016 40,089 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

oil leak from n/s driveshaft seal

Fail 11 Aug 2016 40,089 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

oil leak from n/s driveshaft seal

Pass 6 Aug 2015 39,346 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2014 39,189 miles
Pass 28 May 2013 37,911 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2012 36,246 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2012 36,213 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)

both front jacking points corroded

Oil leak

Fail 5 Feb 2011 34,471 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Parking brake lever is fouling adjacent parts of the vehicle (3.1.6b)

Pass 5 Feb 2011 34,471 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 9 Jan 2010 34,072 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 32,279 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2008 32,279 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 18 Jan 2007 32,080 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2007 32,073 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

tyres under inflated

Pass 27 Jan 2006 31,788 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2006 31,788 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

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

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

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

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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J928 EWP is a 1992 Rover Mini in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 J928 EWP, 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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J928 EWP is a 1992 Rover Mini, first registered on 29 January 1992.

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