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J947 CNW

1992 Rover Mini

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2025
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

95,106 mi
Last recorded95,106 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 1992 Rover Mini55,446 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ947 CNW
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Fail 3 Nov 2025 95,106 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers insecurely attached missing 2 bolts (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers insecurely attached shocker nut (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Pass 6 Nov 2024 94,799 miles

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 15 Nov 2023 93,541 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

slight play in steering column

Fail 30 Oct 2023 93,536 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm insecurely attached tie bar lock nut (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm insecurely attached ride height adjusting lock nut loose (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm insecurely attached tie bar lock nut (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension arm insecurely attached ride height adjusting lock nut loose (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) track rod end lock nut loose (2.3 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Steering column attachment defective pinch bolt loose (2.2.2 (d) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint likely to become detached ball joint nut loose (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking and braking performance affected bleed nipple leaking (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Steering component casing fixing bolts ineffective to the extent that attachment is seriously affected steering rack mounting to body insecure (2.1.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel to the extent that safe steering is affected (steering rack fitted) steering rack loose in clamps (2.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Nearside Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Offside Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Offside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

all ball joint locking tabs not tabbed over

exhaust mounting broke rear and rear box fouling on subframe

poor fitting brake pad fitting pins

wipers slow and not parking correctly

Pass 16 Jun 2014 88,392 miles

drivers door inner handle loose

n/e rear wheel baering slightly noisy, no play so ok at time of test

no parking brake warning light

o/s front side light dim

rear fog light came on when tapped

slight play from the n/s bottom ball joint

slight weep from both front shockers

Pass 31 May 2013 80,040 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear seat belts missing at test

Fail 28 May 2013 80,020 miles

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

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

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear seat belts missing at test

Pass 16 May 2012 75,816 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 29 Jun 2011 75,781 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension retaining device ineffective (2.5.A.4)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

corrosion started nearside front floor to inner wheel arch

corrosion started rear subframe mounting panel

offside front floor corroded but not excessive

rear exhaust mounting spliting

Pass 29 Jun 2011 75,781 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

corrosion started nearside front floor to inner wheel arch

corrosion started rear subframe mounting panel

offside front floor corroded but not excessive

rear exhaust mounting spliting

Pass 21 Jun 2010 75,494 miles

hole in floor nearside and offside front

Fail 2 Jun 2010 75,493 miles

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

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

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

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

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

front nearside and offside floor corroded(holed)

Pass 3 Jun 2009 75,193 miles

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

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

battery box corroded

exhaust rubber splitting rear

Fail 29 May 2009 75,190 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

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

battery box corroded

exhaust rubber splitting rear

Pass 27 May 2008 74,803 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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 17 Aug 2007 74,287 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2007 74,254 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2006 73,806 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2006 73,806 miles

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

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

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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J947 CNW is a 1992 Rover Mini in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 J947 CNW, 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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J947 CNW is a 1992 Rover Mini, first registered on 30 December 1992.

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