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J976 UBO

1992 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Oct 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

52,504 mi
Last recorded52,504 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2025
Typical for 1992 Rover Mini55,446 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ976 UBO
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2025 52,504 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2024 50,018 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2023 47,465 miles
Pass 17 May 2022 42,704 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 13 Jul 2019 42,186 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 41,747 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 41,127 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 40,936 miles

both rear tyres cracked on walls

Fail 22 Apr 2014 40,936 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

BOTH REAR TYRES CRACKED

Pass 6 Dec 2008 40,858 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2007 40,679 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2006 40,220 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2006 40,220 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

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

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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J976 UBO is a 1992 Rover Mini in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 J976 UBO, 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 J976 UBO registered?

J976 UBO is a 1992 Rover Mini, first registered on 1 April 1992.

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