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DEZ 9688

1992 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2011
Tests11 (5 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate45.5%

Mileage

48,560 mi
Last recorded48,560 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2010
Typical for 1992 Rover Mini55,446 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDEZ 9688
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

5 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2010 48,560 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Upper Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 27 Sep 2010 48,560 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Upper Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 23 Sep 2009 46,949 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2009 46,949 miles

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

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

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

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2008 46,567 miles

1 x rear exhaust rubber spliting

n/s/f tie rod bar slightly bent

o/s/r tyre getting low on tread outer edge

possible slight o/s/f top ball joint play

slight front wheel bearing play

suspect heater matrix leaking

Fail 1 Oct 2008 46,567 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

1 x rear exhaust rubber spliting

n/s/f tie rod bar slightly bent

o/s/r tyre getting low on tread outer edge

possible slight o/s/f top ball joint play

slight front wheel bearing play

suspect heater matrix leaking

Pass 19 Sep 2007 41,489 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2007 41,330 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

N/S WIPER BLADE SPLITTING AT ENDS

Pass 27 Sep 2006 29,981 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2006 29,979 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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

Fail 1 Sep 2005 16,215 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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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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DEZ 9688 is a 1992 Rover Mini in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 45.5%.

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 DEZ 9688, 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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DEZ 9688 is a 1992 Rover Mini, first registered on 29 August 1992.

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