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J92 UPA

1992 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

43,729 mi
Last recorded43,729 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 1992 Rover Mini55,446 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ92 UPA
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 43,729 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Sep 2025 43,708 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2024 40,226 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated leaking (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

oil level on minimum

underside covered in underseal

Fail 2 Aug 2024 40,204 miles

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp linked to stop light (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated leaking (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

oil level on minimum

underside covered in underseal

Pass 30 May 2023 39,051 miles
Pass 5 May 2022 38,621 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2020 38,020 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2020 38,020 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2019 37,828 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2018 36,788 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Sep 2017 36,347 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2016 35,636 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2015 34,650 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 34,059 miles

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

front both sides -- upper and lower ball joints have slight play

Fail 23 Sep 2014 34,058 miles

Offside Rear Sub-frame fractured (2.4.G.1)

front both sides -- upper and lower ball joints have slight play

Pass 25 Sep 2013 34,047 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 17 Sep 2012 33,919 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 27 May 2011 33,296 miles

lower nearside front wing rusty.centre of n earside outer sill corroded in a non prescribed area. rear subframe has surface rust,

Fail 27 May 2011 33,296 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

lower nearside front wing rusty.centre of n earside outer sill corroded in a non prescribed area. rear subframe has surface rust,

Pass 29 Jul 2010 32,693 miles

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

both sills have had welding repairs

bottom of nearside front wing corroding

bottom of windscreen delaminating

Pass 3 Aug 2009 31,606 miles

nearside front lower wing/a-panel corroded.

nearside rear tyre is begining to crack and perish

slight corrosion in offside and nearside door steps.

Pass 7 Aug 2008 29,591 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2008 29,582 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2007 28,303 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2006 27,506 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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J92 UPA is a 1992 Rover Mini in Red with a 1,275cc 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 J92 UPA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was J92 UPA registered?

J92 UPA is a 1992 Rover Mini, first registered on 30 December 1992.

Is J92 UPA safe to buy?

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