CarVerify

Free Car Check

J108 MLH

1992 Rover Mini

Blue Petrol 998cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2023
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

69,016 mi
Last recorded69,016 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2022
Typical for 1992 Rover Mini55,446 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Rover
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ108 MLH
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2022 69,016 miles

Offside Rear Trailing arm has play in bearings

Oil leaks

Fail 28 Jul 2022 69,015 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak Damp (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Play and movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged Stalk damaged /not working . (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorber is damp

Offside Rear Trailing arm has play in bearings

Oil leaks

Pass 27 May 2021 68,922 miles
Fail 25 May 2021 68,912 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 10 Aug 2017 68,894 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering valance (6.1.A.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering inner wheel arch (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering valance (6.1.A.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 11 Aug 2016 68,856 miles

nearside & offside front sub frame bushes are split have movement

nearside & offside rear valance is corroded & holed

Fail 11 Aug 2016 68,856 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside & offside front sub frame bushes are split have movement

nearside & offside rear valance is corroded & holed

Pass 10 Aug 2015 68,603 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2015 68,603 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor to sill (2.4.A.3)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Pass 25 Jul 2014 67,944 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2013 64,135 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

Fail 7 Aug 2013 64,135 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

Pass 1 Aug 2012 60,965 miles

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

Fail 1 Aug 2012 60,965 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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

Pass 18 Jul 2011 57,672 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Jul 2011 57,671 miles

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

Rear Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2010 53,990 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2009 49,864 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Aug 2009 49,852 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

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
Full Rover Mini reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

J108 MLH is a 1992 Rover Mini in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 J108 MLH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of J108 MLH?

You can check the full history of J108 MLH by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was J108 MLH registered?

J108 MLH is a 1992 Rover Mini, first registered on 10 February 1992.

Is J108 MLH safe to buy?

The MOT history for J108 MLH shows 19 tests with a 52.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does J108 MLH have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on J108 MLH. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.