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J155 NKR

1992 Rover Mini

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2019
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

3,605 mi
Last recorded3,605 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2018
Typical for 1992 Rover Mini55,446 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ155 NKR
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1992
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2018 3,605 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2017 96,354 miles

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

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

Offside Front tyre slight cut in sidewall

Fail 21 Oct 2017 96,218 miles

Nearside Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

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

Offside Front tyre slight cut in sidewall

Pass 4 Nov 2016 83,020 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2016 83,011 miles

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Pass 29 Jan 2014 82,971 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

n/s/r tyre cracked on sidewall

o/s/f cv gator badly fitted

o/s/f top swivel slight play

rear exhaust mount loose

slight play in n/s/r radius arm

slight play in steering column bottom bearing

Fail 25 Jan 2014 82,971 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

n/s/r tyre cracked on sidewall

o/s/f cv gator badly fitted

o/s/f top swivel slight play

rear exhaust mount loose

slight play in n/s/r radius arm

slight play in steering column bottom bearing

Pass 25 Jul 2012 82,797 miles

nearside rear tyre cracking

Pass 6 Sep 2010 82,789 miles

n/s rear tyre cracking

Fail 2 Sep 2010 82,782 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

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

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

n/s rear tyre cracking

Pass 12 Jun 2006 72,104 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2006 72,103 miles

Nearside Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut not locked (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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J155 NKR is a 1992 Rover Mini in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 J155 NKR, 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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J155 NKR is a 1992 Rover Mini, first registered on 24 March 1992.

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