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B156 JPD

1984 Rover Mini

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 May 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

2,600 mi
Last recorded2,600 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 1984 Rover Mini51,532 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB156 JPD
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1984
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 2,600 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2025 2,312 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2024 1,809 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2023 1,623 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2021 1,103 miles

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2020 99,917 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2020 99,917 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 May 2019 97,947 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2018 97,602 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Exhaust mounting missing

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Hand brake quadrant tight in opperation

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated And Slightly twisted (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisey

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Gear change rubber mounting broken

Pass 21 Feb 2017 95,079 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock absorber mounting (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 5 Mar 2016 91,726 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2016 91,726 miles

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

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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B156 JPD is a 1984 Rover Mini in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 B156 JPD, 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 B156 JPD registered?

B156 JPD is a 1984 Rover Mini, first registered on 1 August 1984.

Is B156 JPD safe to buy?

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