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J979 FGN

1992 Rover Mini

Pink Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2015
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

96,671 mi
Last recorded96,671 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2014
Typical for 1992 Rover Mini55,446 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ979 FGN
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1992
ColourPink
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2014 96,671 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2013 94,563 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 90,986 miles

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

front brake imbalance

wiper blades loose and washer noiset

Pass 7 Jul 2011 87,001 miles

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

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

exhaust blow on back box

Pass 7 Jul 2010 84,890 miles

play in off side rear radius arm

slight exhaust blow

under body repairs

wear in top ball joints

Pass 17 Dec 2008 84,149 miles

Centre Front Upper Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 10 Dec 2008 84,148 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Inner Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Outer Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Inner Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Centre Front Upper Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 19 Jul 2006 84,095 miles

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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J979 FGN is a 1992 Rover Mini in Pink with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 J979 FGN, 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 J979 FGN registered?

J979 FGN is a 1992 Rover Mini, first registered on 11 June 1992.

Is J979 FGN safe to buy?

The MOT history for J979 FGN shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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