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J14 MLD

1992 Rover Mini

White Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

92,019 mi
Last recorded92,019 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2016
Typical for 1992 Rover Mini55,446 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ14 MLD
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2016 92,019 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2015 80,838 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2014 72,368 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2013 61,113 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 16 Aug 2013 60,659 miles

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

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

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.B.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 30 Aug 2012 50,897 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 49,475 miles

nearside front upper balljoint has slight play

offside front upper balljoint has slight play

Pass 18 Apr 2011 48,495 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2011 48,494 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

Pass 5 Feb 2008 45,832 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

handbrake lever travel slightly high

Fail 4 Feb 2008 45,799 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

handbrake lever travel slightly high

Pass 16 Feb 2007 43,724 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)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

front brakes showing imbalance near limit suggest attention

underbody in various stages of corrosion

Fail 8 Sep 2006 43,733 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

front brakes showing imbalance suggest attention

underbody in various stages of corrosion

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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J14 MLD is a 1992 Rover Mini in White with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 J14 MLD, 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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J14 MLD is a 1992 Rover Mini, first registered on 15 June 1992.

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