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J965 UTG

1992 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2012
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

96,250 mi
Last recorded96,250 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2011
Typical for 1992 Rover Mini55,446 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ965 UTG
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2011 96,250 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2010 93,239 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2010 93,234 miles

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

Fail 16 Oct 2007 65,132 miles

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

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 11 Oct 2006 51,662 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2006 51,662 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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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J965 UTG is a 1992 Rover Mini in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 J965 UTG, 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 J965 UTG registered?

J965 UTG is a 1992 Rover Mini, first registered on 1 February 1992.

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