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B207 JBE

1984 Rover Mini

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2018
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

39,068 mi
Last recorded39,068 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2017
Typical for 1984 Rover Mini51,532 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB207 JBE
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1984
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2017 39,068 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2017 39,051 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings wing (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2016 38,850 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 9 Apr 2015 38,708 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2014 38,697 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front brake caliper securing device loose (3.5.1j)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

brake chech not carred out due to loose calyper

Pass 3 Dec 2013 38,639 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Fail 2 Dec 2013 38,621 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Steering column retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 6 Dec 2012 38,185 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2011 38,139 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2011 38,136 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Fail 17 Jun 2011 38,122 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Wheel hub spigot mounting excessively worn (4.2.B.5)

Offside Wheel hub spigot mounting excessively worn (4.2.B.5)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

bonnet loose on hinges

Pass 13 Oct 2009 37,788 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2005 33,389 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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B207 JBE is a 1984 Rover Mini in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 B207 JBE, 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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B207 JBE is a 1984 Rover Mini, first registered on 7 December 1984.

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