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J109 LMW

1992 Rover Mini

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2013
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

81,504 mi
Last recorded81,504 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2012
Typical for 1992 Rover Mini55,446 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ109 LMW
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1992
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2012 81,504 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2011 77,092 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2011 77,092 miles

Offside Rear Lower Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2010 72,457 miles

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 23 Nov 2010 72,457 miles

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

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

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 27 Nov 2009 68,144 miles

rear sub frame is corroded

Fail 19 Nov 2009 67,994 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

rear sub frame is corroded

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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J109 LMW is a 1992 Rover Mini in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 J109 LMW, 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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What year was J109 LMW registered?

J109 LMW is a 1992 Rover Mini, first registered on 13 May 1992.

Is J109 LMW safe to buy?

The MOT history for J109 LMW shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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