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J137 OEL

1992 Rover Mini

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

29,113 mi
Last recorded29,113 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2025
Typical for 1992 Rover Mini55,446 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ137 OEL
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2025 29,113 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2024 28,771 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2022 27,727 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive gear change oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 25 Oct 2022 27,727 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive gear change oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 21 Oct 2022 27,711 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 May 2021 27,417 miles

Exhaust noisy acceptable at time of test (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside sill step corroded but sound at time of test

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

Pass 19 May 2020 26,757 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust slightly noisey but acceptable

osf seatbelt reluctant retract but acceptable at time of test*

Pass 21 May 2019 25,898 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

acceptable corrosion osf sillstep*

acceptable windscreen sticker and dashboard ornament*

exhaust syste a little noisey and repaired at front*

headlamps difficult ti align and on aim limits*

osr reversing lamp lens cracked*

Pass 22 May 2018 25,043 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

headlamp patterns indistinct and difficult to align- acceptable at time of test*

osf seatbelt reluctant to retract - acceptable at time of test*

reversing lamps not working*

slight play in osf swivel joints*

Fail 21 May 2018 25,043 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer not working both sides (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

headlamp patterns indistinct and difficult to align- acceptable at time of test*

osf seatbelt reluctant to retract - acceptable at time of test*

reversing lamps not working*

slight play in osf swivel joints*

Pass 18 May 2017 24,284 miles

Evidence of corrosion outer sills and floors.

Headlamp aims just within set limits.

Nsf tyre tread half worn.

Various oil leaks.

Pass 26 May 2016 23,589 miles

Headlamp aims just within set limits.

Some play in both sides front suspension swivels.

Pass 20 May 2015 22,945 miles

Headlamp aims just within set limits.

Inner sills and floors awkward to assess due to thick carpet.

Slight exhaust blow from front pipe union.

Washer operation just adequate.

Pass 19 May 2014 22,280 miles

headlamp aims on aim limits* osrlamp unit cracked* windscreen washers poorbut acceptable* oil leaks* minor exhaust gas leak from frontpipe union*

Pass 20 May 2013 21,629 miles

tiny hole and some surface corrosion nsf floor, not withi 12inchesof prescribed area, headlamp aims just within set limits, difficulty in checking inner sills due to thick carpet, rear exhaust bracket slightly loose, slight play in front swivels

Pass 22 May 2012 20,929 miles

bothfront tyres well worn, difficulty in checking innersills due to thick carpet, small hole nsf floor, engine oil leaks, headlamp aims just within set limikts, outer sills rusty in places.

Pass 26 May 2011 20,283 miles

osf floor holed outside of 12 inch 'rule', osf tyre well worn, rear subframe rusty, difficulty in checking inner sills due to thick carpet.

Pass 20 May 2010 19,614 miles

osf floor rusting, rear subframe rusting in places,difficulty in checking inner sills due to thick carpet, slight play in all front swivels.

Pass 20 May 2009 18,949 miles

one rear no platelight dimmer than the other, nsf cv boot well worn, diggicultyin checking inner sillsdueto thickattached carpet, nsrtyrewell worn, carin superbcondotion for age,rear subframe and front floors rusting.

Pass 21 May 2008 18,427 miles

NSR TYRE WORN BUT OK* SLIGHT PLAY IN BOTH SIDESFRONT LOWER SWIVEL JOINTS* HEADLAMP PATTERNS INDISTINCT, DIFFICULT TO ALIGN AND ON AIM LIMITS*ALL TESTABLE ITEMS INSPECTED AND FOUND TO BE ACCEPTABLE AT TIME OF TEST*

Pass 22 May 2007 17,844 miles

REAR SHOCK ABSORBERS SEEPING - JUSTOK* HEADLAMP PATTERNS POOR AND DIFFICULT TO ALIGN- JUST OK* OIL LEAKS* SLIGHT PLAY IN BOTH SIDES LOWER SWIVEL JOINTS* OSF OUTER SILL RUSTED* NSR TYRE WORN* PLAY IN TOP COLUMN BUSH* WIRE TO BRAKE RESERVOIR BROKEN*

Pass 9 May 2006 17,316 miles

HEAD LAMP PATTERNS INDISTINCT AND DIFFICULT TO ACCURATELY ALIGN* OSR LIGHT LENS CRACKED* NSR TYRE WORN* SLIGHT PLAY IN FRONT WHEELBEARINGS*

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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J137 OEL is a 1992 Rover Mini in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 J137 OEL, 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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J137 OEL is a 1992 Rover Mini, first registered on 19 June 1992.

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