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J159 RRW

1992 Rover Mini

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jul 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

56,200 mi
Last recorded56,200 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2025
Typical for 1992 Rover Mini55,446 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ159 RRW
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2025 56,200 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2024 54,164 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2023 52,112 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2022 50,881 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2021 50,140 miles

Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt x2 (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced covered in underbody sealer (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2019 50,027 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Sep 2019 50,027 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Oct 2012 48,112 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 10 Oct 2011 46,582 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2011 46,576 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 29 Dec 2010 46,565 miles

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

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside rear boot floor suspect repairs

Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

rear panel corroding

Fail 18 Aug 2010 46,439 miles

Nearside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 14 Aug 2009 45,728 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 45,069 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2007 44,604 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2006 44,038 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2006 44,034 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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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J159 RRW is a 1992 Rover Mini in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 J159 RRW, 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 J159 RRW registered?

J159 RRW is a 1992 Rover Mini, first registered on 27 March 1992.

Is J159 RRW safe to buy?

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