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J936 KVV

1992 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

42,036 mi
Last recorded42,036 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2026
Typical for 1992 Rover Mini55,446 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ936 KVV
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2026 42,036 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2026 42,025 miles

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

Offside Rear Stub axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam such that directional stability is impaired (5.1.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Oct 2024 41,928 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2023 41,708 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2022 41,599 miles
Pass 3 May 2019 94 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2018 8,265 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2018 8,236 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 2 May 2017 7,790 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 6,245 miles

offside rear tyre wearing low

Fail 27 Apr 2016 6,245 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam both (1.7.5a)

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

offside rear tyre wearing low

Pass 2 May 2015 3,240 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2014

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 15 Mar 2013 92,032 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 84,394 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 5 Apr 2011 80,276 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2011 30,261 miles

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

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

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 Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear 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)

Pass 25 Feb 2010 78,014 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2010 78,014 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2006 77,639 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2006 77,618 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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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J936 KVV is a 1992 Rover Mini in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 J936 KVV, 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 J936 KVV registered?

J936 KVV is a 1992 Rover Mini, first registered on 29 January 1992.

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