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K978 JGU

1992 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2025
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

36,592 mi
Last recorded36,592 miles
Recorded on3 May 2024
Typical for 1992 Rover Mini55,446 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK978 JGU
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 May 2024 36,592 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2022 36,586 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2022 36,586 miles

Nearside Front Fuel hose leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2020 36,577 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2019 36,532 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2018 35,419 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2017 34,560 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 3 Aug 2016 34,297 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2015 33,938 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2014 32,424 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2013 29,998 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2011 29,982 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2011 29,981 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 12 Aug 2010 29,967 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 12 Aug 2010 29,967 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2009 27,582 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2008 25,604 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2008 25,603 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Aug 2007 24,571 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2006 23,585 miles

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

Fail 24 Jul 2006 23,585 miles

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear fog lamp does not face the rear (1.3.2a)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside 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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K978 JGU is a 1992 Rover Mini in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 K978 JGU, 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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K978 JGU is a 1992 Rover Mini, first registered on 28 August 1992.

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