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K589 JJN

1992 Rover Mini

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2022
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

94,184 mi
Last recorded94,184 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2022
Typical for 1992 Rover Mini55,446 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK589 JJN
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1992
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 30 Aug 2022 94,184 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive clutch cylinder (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre starting to crack (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre starting to crack (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced windscreen surround (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2021 92,831 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2020 92,531 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2015 92,132 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 91,584 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2012 91,313 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 16 Jul 2012 91,312 miles

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

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 May 2011 90,273 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2010 90,232 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Front Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

slight play in lower steering columb.

Pass 8 Jun 2009 87,869 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2009 87,857 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 May 2008 86,172 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2006 79,369 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2006 79,357 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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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K589 JJN is a 1992 Rover Mini in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 K589 JJN, 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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K589 JJN is a 1992 Rover Mini, first registered on 21 August 1992.

Is K589 JJN safe to buy?

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