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J116 LFL

1992 Rover Mini

Black Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Feb 2027
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

68,949 mi
Last recorded68,949 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 1992 Rover Mini55,446 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ116 LFL
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1992
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 68,949 miles

front corrosion

rear corrosion

Fail 11 Feb 2026 68,941 miles

Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt NS&OS (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced NS&OS (4.1.4 (a))

Headlamp not working on main beam does not stay on (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Service brake lagging in operation NS&OS (1.2.1 (d))

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

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

front corrosion

rear corrosion

Pass 27 Jan 2025 68,125 miles

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

Nearside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2024 67,194 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2024 67,184 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

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

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

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Hazard warning tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2023 67,128 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2022 67,019 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2021 66,588 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2021 66,585 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength adjacent to subframe mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2020 66,278 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2020 66,277 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2019 65,906 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2017 65,869 miles

Nearside Front + front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Nearside Rear tyre valve perished

Offside Front Outer constant velocity joint gaiter clip broken

engine oil leak

fuel pipes corroded

Fail 9 Feb 2017 65,869 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside both (1.8)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor pan (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded both front outer sills (5.2.6)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front + front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Nearside Rear tyre valve perished

Offside Front Outer constant velocity joint gaiter clip broken

engine oil leak

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 22 Jul 2015 65,865 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2015 65,864 miles

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

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Fail 20 May 2015 65,864 miles

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

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

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Oct 2013 65,863 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust flexi has slight blow

exhaust tail pipe poor

nearside front and offside front corrosion around under floor jacking points

Fail 10 Oct 2013 65,862 miles

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

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

Exhaust emits visible black smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust flexi has slight blow

exhaust tail pipe poor

nearside front and offside front corrosion around under floor jacking points

Pass 14 May 2008 60,612 miles
Pass 31 May 2007 55,816 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Apr 2007 55,743 miles

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

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2006 55,440 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2006 55,431 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear Radius arm locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

slight wheel bearing noise heard on road test

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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J116 LFL is a 1992 Rover Mini in Black with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 J116 LFL, 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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J116 LFL is a 1992 Rover Mini, first registered on 16 April 1992.

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