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J122 UOJ

1992 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2026
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

52,433 mi
Last recorded52,433 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2025
Typical for 1992 Rover Mini55,446 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ122 UOJ
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2025 52,433 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2025 52,433 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 17 Jul 2024 51,964 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2023 51,551 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2023 51,551 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 22 Jul 2022 50,651 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2022 50,639 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shock absorber mounting. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2021 50,107 miles

Slight blow from rear exhaust silencer.

Pass 23 Jul 2020 49,921 miles
Pass 15 May 2019 49,487 miles
Fail 15 May 2019 49,484 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 May 2018 48,902 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Horn emits two or more alternating tones (7.7 (c) (i))

Fail 22 May 2018 48,876 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Steering column has excessive movement up and down (2.2.2 (a))

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.2.2 (b))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Horn emits two or more alternating tones (7.7 (c) (i))

Pass 23 May 2017 48,217 miles

Front Oil leak ()

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

Fail 23 May 2017 48,213 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Horn emits two or more alternating tones (1.6.2d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Front Oil leak ()

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2016 47,605 miles

Front Lower Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Front engine oil leak

Fail 26 May 2016 47,605 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill to floor (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings centre sill to floor (6.1.B.2)

Front Lower Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Front engine oil leak

Pass 27 May 2015 46,825 miles
Fail 23 May 2015 46,822 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 17 May 2014 46,077 miles

Offside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 11 May 2013 45,351 miles

front subframe mounts starting to split

rear exhaust cotton reels splitting.

Pass 26 May 2012 44,757 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Pass 28 May 2011 43,792 miles

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

offside outer sill to centre floor starting to corrode

Fail 22 May 2010 42,256 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 May 2010 42,256 miles
Pass 23 May 2009 40,822 miles

Nearside Front Upper 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 24 May 2008 39,235 miles
Pass 26 May 2007 37,487 miles
Pass 20 May 2006 35,631 miles

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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J122 UOJ is a 1992 Rover Mini in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 J122 UOJ, 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

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What year was J122 UOJ registered?

J122 UOJ is a 1992 Rover Mini, first registered on 15 April 1992.

Is J122 UOJ safe to buy?

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