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J620 XWG

1991 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2017
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

54,044 mi
Last recorded54,044 miles
Recorded on26 May 2016
Typical for 1991 Rover Mini56,005 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ620 XWG
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 May 2016 54,044 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 45,699 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front tyres wearing.

nearside front wheel bearing showing signs of wear. slight roughness felt.

nearside front wipper blade split but still cleans screen ok.

starting to show signs of corrosion through out vechicle.

Fail 10 Sep 2011 45,699 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front tyres wearing.

nearside front wheel bearing showing signs of wear. slight roughness felt.

nearside front wipper blade split but still cleans screen ok.

starting to show signs of corrosion through out vechicle.

Pass 15 Sep 2010 43,379 miles

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Fail 11 Sep 2010 43,379 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 27 Aug 2009 41,176 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2009 41,174 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Pass 3 Sep 2008 34,084 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2007 32,380 miles

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

all tyres worn close to limits

Pass 12 May 2006 32,127 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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J620 XWG is a 1991 Rover Mini in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1991 Rover Mini models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.5% with a typical mileage of 56,005 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 J620 XWG, 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 35 years old, this Rover Mini is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was J620 XWG registered?

J620 XWG is a 1991 Rover Mini, first registered on 23 September 1991.

Is J620 XWG safe to buy?

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