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J141 UPA

1992 Rover Mini

Grey Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2008
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

64,086 mi
Last recorded64,086 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2007
Typical for 1992 Rover Mini55,446 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ141 UPA
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1992
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2007 64,086 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2006 64,065 miles

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

Centre Front Hand operated control valve malfunctioning (3.2.2c)

Centre Front Steering column shaft has excessive end float (2.1.3)

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

Nearside Front Lower Sub-frame has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Front Upper Sub-frame has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake cable has a seized clevis joint pivot (3.5.1c)

Offside Front Lower Sub-frame has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Upper Sub-frame has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake cable has a seized clevis joint pivot (3.5.1c)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

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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J141 UPA is a 1992 Rover Mini in Grey with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 J141 UPA, 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 J141 UPA registered?

J141 UPA is a 1992 Rover Mini, first registered on 30 December 1992.

Is J141 UPA safe to buy?

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