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FPJ 92B

1974 Rover Mini

Blue Petrol 850cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

82,453 mi
Last recorded82,453 miles
Recorded on29 May 2014
Typical for 1974 Rover Mini53,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFPJ 92B
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1974
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine850cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 May 2014 82,453 miles

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 28 May 2013 82,453 miles

Clutch pedal rubber missing

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

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

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

Rear tyres getting lumpy

Pass 31 May 2012 82,450 miles

Corrosion on offside rear floor and offside front inner wing

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Slight noise from nearside rear wheel bearing

Wiper linkage worn

Fail 22 May 2012 82,450 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Corrosion on offside rear floor and offside front inner wing

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Slight noise from nearside rear wheel bearing

Wiper linkage worn

Water pump very badly worn and leaking

Pass 24 May 2011 82,426 miles

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Wear in offside end of steering rack

Fail 12 May 2011 82,413 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Wear in offside end of steering rack

Pass 12 May 2010 82,400 miles

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

Tyre pressures low

Pass 14 May 2009 82,400 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Clutch pedal rubber missing

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

Pass 21 May 2008 82,400 miles
Fail 13 May 2008 82,400 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Clutch pedal rubber missing

Crack in left rear indicator lens

Damage on left front inner wing

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Pass 31 May 2007 82,400 miles

Corrosion on several parts of body

Cut in left front tyre sidewall

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Fail 31 May 2007 82,400 miles

Corrosion on several parts of body

Cut in left front tyre sidewall

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 17 May 2006 82,400 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Cut in right front tyre sidewall

Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leaks on engine

Fail 11 May 2006 82,400 miles

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Corrosion on exposed panels

Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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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FPJ 92B is a 1974 Rover Mini in Blue with a 850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 1974 Rover Mini models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.2% with a typical mileage of 53,000 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 FPJ 92B, 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 52 years old, this Rover Mini is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was FPJ 92B registered?

FPJ 92B is a 1974 Rover Mini, first registered on 15 January 1974.

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