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B143 BAX

1984 Rover Mini

Green Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

1,548 mi
Last recorded1,548 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 1984 Rover Mini51,532 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB143 BAX
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1984
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 12 Feb 2026 1,548 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2024 1,542 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2023 1,414 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2022

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Pass 8 Sep 2021 698 miles

Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2020 57,797 miles

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

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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B143 BAX is a 1984 Rover Mini in Green with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1984 Rover Mini models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.3% with a typical mileage of 51,532 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 B143 BAX, 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 42 years old, this Rover Mini is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was B143 BAX registered?

B143 BAX is a 1984 Rover Mini, first registered on 13 September 1984.

Is B143 BAX safe to buy?

The MOT history for B143 BAX shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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