1992 Rover MINI 1.0L Petrol · J185 PPJ
1992 Rover MINI (1.0L, petrol). First registered 17 Jan 1992. Recorded mileage 25,563 miles. MOT valid until 15 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- ROVER MINI
- Year / Origin
- 1992
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 15 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 25,563 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
J185 PPJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/07/2026
- 25,563 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (11 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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J185 PPJ Mileage History
- 26/05/202323,617 mi
- 07/06/202424,450 mi+833 mi
- 16/05/202525,011 mi+561 mi
- 10/07/202625,561 mi+550 mi
- 17/07/202625,563 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 619 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
J185 PPJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1992 Rover Mini (J185 PPJ) between May 2023 and July 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 17 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (11 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Steering (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure Doesn't lock into position (6.2.6 (a) (ii))”; “Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))”; “Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii))”.
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