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J9 SHS

1992 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

52,097 mi
Last recorded52,097 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 1992 Rover Mini55,446 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ9 SHS
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 52,097 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres except nearside front which is newer (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

underside of vehicle covered in a preservative material

Pass 15 May 2025 52,021 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 May 2024 51,786 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Oil switch dripping on engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 May 2023 51,600 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear brake pipe corroded in front clip on underside (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 26 Apr 2023 51,599 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn Track control arm bush worn and split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn Track control arm bush missing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear brake pipe corroded in front clip on underside (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Oil leak on front of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2022 51,419 miles

Nearside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement perished and splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement perished and splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 May 2021 51,275 miles
Pass 5 May 2020 51,118 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 5 May 2020 51,118 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 16 May 2019 51,095 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2018 51,025 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 50,789 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 50,426 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 49,869 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 May 2014 48,496 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 22 Aug 2012 47,346 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2012 47,332 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2011 45,757 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 44,994 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2010 39,006 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 31,836 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2009 31,834 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2006 30,086 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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J9 SHS is a 1992 Rover Mini in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 J9 SHS, 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 J9 SHS registered?

J9 SHS is a 1992 Rover Mini, first registered on 28 May 1992.

Is J9 SHS safe to buy?

The MOT history for J9 SHS shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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