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1992 Rover Mini

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2026
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

32,018 mi
Last recorded32,018 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2025
Typical for 1992 Rover Mini55,446 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration1 ORA
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1992
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2025 32,018 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Manifold pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 24 Jul 2025 32,018 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Manifold pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Jul 2024 31,731 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Jul 2024 31,731 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Jul 2023 31,614 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Jul 2022 31,577 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Front tyres nearing limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Jul 2022 31,577 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Front tyres nearing limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Jul 2021 31,096 miles

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2020 30,487 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

both outer sills are very rusty

exhaust is rusty

fog lamp poor in operation

Pass 18 Jul 2019 30,081 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2019 30,078 miles

Front Direction indicator not working both front indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn tear drop bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Steering column has excessive movement up and down (2.2.2 (a))

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

Pass 11 Jul 2018 29,464 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2017 28,804 miles

f/o/s outer sill is rusty

f/o/s tyre valve is perished

front discs are worn and n/s pads appear 50% worn

Fail 6 Jul 2017 28,804 miles

Emissions not tested exhaust blowing badly from d/p (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

f/o/s outer sill is rusty

f/o/s tyre valve is perished

front discs are worn and n/s pads appear 50% worn

front exhaust bracket is not attatched

front lower engine stabalizer is lose

Pass 15 Jul 2016 27,782 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2016 27,782 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer side wall (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2015 26,661 miles

o/s/f front subframe mounting heavly cracked

Fail 16 Jul 2015 26,661 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

o/s/f front subframe mounting heavly cracked

Pass 16 Jul 2014 25,104 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2014 25,104 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2013 23,045 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 7 Jul 2012 20,159 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2011 17,290 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2010 15,308 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2009 12,803 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2008 11,257 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Jul 2008 11,257 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2007 9,665 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2006 9,425 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 13 Jul 2005 9,361 miles

Nearside 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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1 ORA is a 1992 Rover Mini in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 1 ORA, 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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1 ORA is a 1992 Rover Mini, first registered on 15 August 1992.

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