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J145 RCC

1992 Rover Mini

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

32,311 mi
Last recorded32,311 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2025
Typical for 1992 Rover Mini55,446 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ145 RCC
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2025 32,311 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2017 32,288 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2016 32,249 miles

starting to corrode in certain places

Pass 6 Jul 2015 31,212 miles

nearside front top arm inner bush deteriorated

offside front floor pan corroded

Fail 6 Jul 2015 31,212 miles

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

nearside front top arm inner bush deteriorated

offside front floor pan corroded

Pass 2 Jul 2014 30,883 miles

Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 25 Oct 2013 29,013 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2012 26,095 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2011 22,941 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2010 19,834 miles

EXHAUST HARD UP AGAINST ENGINE / DRIVESHAFT MOUNTING BOLT

EXTENSIVE REPAIRS TO FRONT SUBFRAME REAR MOUNTS BOTH SIDES

Fail 14 Sep 2010 19,803 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

3 OUT OF THE 4 FRONT SUBFRAME MOUNTING BROKEN AWAY AND SUBFRAME IS BADLY MISSALIGNED

FRONT PIPE OF EXHAUST FOULING ON OS DRIVESHAFT

Pass 10 Jul 2009 18,043 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 17,603 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2008 17,603 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2007 15,895 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2006 15,042 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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J145 RCC is a 1992 Rover Mini in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 J145 RCC, 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 J145 RCC registered?

J145 RCC is a 1992 Rover Mini, first registered on 13 July 1992.

Is J145 RCC safe to buy?

The MOT history for J145 RCC shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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