1992 Rover MINI 1.0L Petrol · J290 AWA
1992 Rover MINI (1.0L, petrol). First registered 22 Jan 1992. Recorded mileage 44,258 miles. MOT expired on 19 Sept 2026. Taxed until 01 Dec 2026.
- Make & Model
- ROVER MINI
- Year / Origin
- 1992
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 19 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Dec 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 44,258 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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J290 AWA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 15/09/2026
- 44,258 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
J290 AWA 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 (J290 AWA) between September 2022 and September 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 15 September 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (9 issues), Bodywork (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 20 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: “Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced ”; “Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.
J290 AWA Mileage History
- 21/09/202243,855 mi
- 13/09/202343,941 mi+86 mi
- 20/09/202444,067 mi+126 mi
- 19/09/202544,159 mi+92 mi
- 15/09/202644,258 mi+99 mi
Average of roughly 101 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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