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1992 Rover Mini

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2025
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

80,261 mi
Last recorded80,261 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2024
Typical for 1992 Rover Mini55,446 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration2 PPO
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1992
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2024 80,261 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2023 80,090 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2023 80,089 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2022 80,008 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2021 79,828 miles

Front non standard seats and seat belts fitted

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Pass 28 Aug 2020 79,821 miles

Front non standard seats and seat belts fitted

Rear brake cable slightly deteriorated

Pass 25 Oct 2018 79,786 miles

Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

minor oil leak from engine

Pass 17 Nov 2017 79,727 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2017 79,727 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe kinked front to rear (3.6.B.2b)

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

Pass 18 Nov 2016 79,637 miles

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

Nearside Front Standard fitment seat belt missing ()

Nearside Front seat missing

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

non standard brake pedal pad fitted

Fail 7 Nov 2016 79,637 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Electrical wiring insecure under dash areas (1.9.2a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside 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

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

Front exhaust loose at gearbox mount

Front shock absorbers corroded at base

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

Nearside Front Standard fitment seat belt missing ()

Nearside Front seat missing

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

Offside Front Upper ball joint grease nipple missing

non standard brake pedal pad fitted

slight free play in top of steering column needs investigation

Pass 5 Mar 2015 75,897 miles

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

tested in wet conditions

various signs of previous welding repairs

Fail 28 Feb 2015 75,884 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

tested in wet conditions

various signs of previous welding repairs

Pass 5 Mar 2014 73,048 miles

bonnet safety catch not fitted

nearside front outer sill to floor area corroded

non standard front seats and seat belts fitted

poor effort at all shock absorbers

vehicle has been the subject of previous welding repairs

Fail 19 Feb 2014 73,046 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

bonnet safety catch not fitted

nearside front outer sill to floor area corroded

non standard front seats and seat belts fitted

poor effort at all shock absorbers

vehicle has been the subject of previous welding repairs

Pass 14 Jan 2013 71,174 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both sills and boot floor previously repaired

underbody, sills, suspention etc corroded

Fail 4 Jan 2013 71,161 miles

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

Nearside Front Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both sills and boot floor previously repaired

underbody, sills, suspention etc corroded

Pass 27 Jan 2012 68,270 miles

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

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

Offside rear sub-frame mount corroded.

Oil leak

Fail 23 Jan 2012 68,270 miles

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

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside rear sub-frame mount corroded.

Oil leak

Unable to check headlamp aim.

Pass 22 May 2009 65,307 miles
Fail 16 May 2009 65,256 miles

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c) DANGEROUS

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

front sub frame mounting bushes poor

main battery cable under car damaged and inside cable exposed

nearside front brake disc back plate insecure

offside front brake hose twisted slightly

offside front seat belt clip plastic broken

rear number plate poor

rear suspension top mount bushes perished

Pass 23 May 2008 61,442 miles
Fail 17 May 2008 61,442 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 22 May 2007 60,168 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2006 58,459 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2006 58,440 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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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2 PPO is a 1992 Rover Mini in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 2 PPO, 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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2 PPO is a 1992 Rover Mini, first registered on 21 April 1992.

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