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JSA 157G

1994 Rover Mini

Multi-colour Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2023
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

23,438 mi
Last recorded23,438 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2022
Typical for 1994 Rover Mini53,447 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJSA 157G
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1994
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2022 23,438 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2021 21,848 miles

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2019 20,101 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2019 20,069 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Door step area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Battery box area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber mount corroded but not seriously weakened

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 May 2018 13,806 miles
Pass 18 May 2017 10,303 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear slight noise wheel bearing

Pass 2 Apr 2016 91,763 miles

Centre Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 1 Apr 2016 91,749 miles

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

Centre Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 25 Apr 2015 74,795 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

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

Pass 7 Apr 2014 62,458 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

n/s front disc slightly worn

o/s front discs slightly worn

park brake cable deteriorated

Pass 19 Apr 2013 51,587 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

engine oil leak

Pass 19 Apr 2012 39,795 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 20 Apr 2011 24,737 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2010 15,031 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2009 1,837 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2008 94,637 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2007 87,855 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 25 Jan 2006 83,150 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2005 83,136 miles

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake clevis joint has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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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JSA 157G is a 1994 Rover Mini in Multi-colour with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

Across all 1994 Rover Mini models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.8% with a typical mileage of 53,447 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 JSA 157G, 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 32 years old, this Rover Mini is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was JSA 157G registered?

JSA 157G is a 1994 Rover Mini, first registered on 29 September 1994.

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