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J981 DHV

1992 Rover Mini

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2024
Tests33 (18 pass, 15 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

31,011 mi
Last recorded31,011 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2023
Typical for 1992 Rover Mini55,446 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ981 DHV
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 15 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2023 31,011 miles

Nearside outer sill corroded outside of prescribed areas

Fail 14 Dec 2023 31,011 miles

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

Nearside outer sill corroded outside of prescribed areas

Pass 9 Jun 2022 30,633 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Jun 2022 30,633 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Mar 2021 30,511 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2021 30,511 miles

Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (4.1.3 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2019 30,167 miles

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

Fail 22 Aug 2019 30,167 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Integral body structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering DOOR STEP (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated inner (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated inner (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2018 29,699 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2018 29,698 miles

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2017 29,266 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2017 29,266 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 7 Sep 2016 28,677 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2016 28,675 miles

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

Offside Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

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

Offside Front floor corroded

Pass 1 Oct 2015 27,944 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2014 27,154 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2014 27,164 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

n/s/rear tyre has age crackes in side wall

Pass 7 Oct 2013 26,138 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Oct 2012 25,037 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2012 25,037 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Pass 13 Oct 2011 23,759 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2011 23,758 miles

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

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

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)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 29 Oct 2010 22,208 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2010 22,208 miles

Nearside Upper Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 7 Apr 2010 21,311 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2010 21,311 miles

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

Exhaust emits visible black smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2009 19,655 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2009 19,655 miles

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

Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Pass 4 Apr 2008 18,451 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2008 18,451 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2007 70,726 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2006 15,925 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Mar 2006 15,925 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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J981 DHV is a 1992 Rover Mini in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 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 J981 DHV, 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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J981 DHV is a 1992 Rover Mini, first registered on 7 February 1992.

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