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J946 NKL

1992 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2025
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

90,252 mi
Last recorded90,252 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2024
Typical for 1992 Rover Mini55,446 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ946 NKL
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2024 90,252 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2022 90,067 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2021 89,668 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2020 89,129 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2019 88,627 miles

slight play in rear radius arms

Pass 31 Jul 2018 88,356 miles

DRIVE SHAFT GAITERS SLIGHT LEAK

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

SLIGHT PLAY IN REAR RADIUS ARMS

Pass 27 Jun 2017 87,392 miles

n/s/r tyre worn on edges

Fail 26 Jun 2017 87,380 miles

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

n/s/r tyre worn on edges

Pass 27 Jul 2016 86,854 miles

Nearside Rear tyre becoming worn on inner edge.

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

Pass 6 Jul 2015 86,215 miles

n/s/r tyre worn inner edge

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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J946 NKL is a 1992 Rover Mini in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 J946 NKL, 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 J946 NKL registered?

J946 NKL is a 1992 Rover Mini, first registered on 21 February 1992.

Is J946 NKL safe to buy?

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