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B254 UBP

1984 Rover Mini

Green Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2025
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

83,474 mi
Last recorded83,474 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2024
Typical for 1984 Rover Mini51,532 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB254 UBP
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1984
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2024 83,474 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2023 83,354 miles
Pass 27 May 2022 83,203 miles

hazzard warning lamps not working

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2021 82,328 miles

hazard warning lamps not working

Pass 3 Jun 2020 81,022 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier clamp missing (4.13 (a) (i))

hazard warning lamps not working

Fail 2 Jun 2020 81,022 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Inner Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt upper insecure (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively arms incorrectly fitted (3.4 (b) (ii))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier clamp missing (4.13 (a) (i))

hazard warning lamps not working

Pass 27 Feb 2018 80,131 miles

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

corrosion to nearside sill

fuel cap seal is perished and starting to crack

Fail 22 Feb 2018 80,115 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

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

corrosion to nearside sill

fuel cap seal is perished and starting to crack

Pass 1 Mar 2017 78,242 miles

corrosion to n/s outer sill

Fail 22 Feb 2017 78,231 miles

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded o/s/f floor pan and sill (2.4.A.3)

corrosion to n/s outer sill

Pass 4 Mar 2016 77,140 miles

Front slight play in swivels

slight oil leak

surface corrosion to parts of underside of vehicle

Pass 27 Feb 2015 76,961 miles

surface corrosion to parts of sills and floor

Pass 7 Mar 2014 76,571 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

surface corrosion to parts of underside of vehicle

Fail 27 Feb 2014 76,560 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

surface corrosion to parts of underside of vehicle

Pass 22 Feb 2013 76,273 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

slight play n/s/f top swivel

Fail 22 Feb 2013 76,273 miles

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

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

slight play n/s/f top swivel

Pass 9 Sep 2011 76,210 miles

general corrosion on underside of vehicle

nearside front brake backplate insecure

Fail 5 Sep 2011 76,200 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

general corrosion on underside of vehicle

nearside front brake backplate insecure

Pass 1 Oct 2009 73,447 miles

corrosion to floor and sills

n/s/f and n/s/r tyres on limit on outer edges

o/s/f tyre close to limit

slight damage to o/s/s w/rim

slight wear in s/rack

surface corrosion front to rear b/pipe

Pass 2 Oct 2008 70,118 miles

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 2 Oct 2008 70,118 miles

Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 1 Oct 2007 67,368 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2007 67,276 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak

Oil leak

wipers becoming slow in operation

Pass 6 Oct 2006 63,673 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2006 63,672 miles

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

Fail 29 Sep 2006 63,651 miles

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 Sep 2005 59,890 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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B254 UBP is a 1984 Rover Mini in Green with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 B254 UBP, 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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B254 UBP is a 1984 Rover Mini, first registered on 1 August 1984.

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