MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
83,474 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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))
hazard warning lamps not working
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier clamp missing (4.13 (a) (i))
hazard warning lamps not working
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
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
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
corrosion to n/s outer sill
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
Front slight play in swivels
slight oil leak
surface corrosion to parts of underside of vehicle
surface corrosion to parts of sills and floor
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
surface corrosion to parts of underside of vehicle
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
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
slight play n/s/f top swivel
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
general corrosion on underside of vehicle
nearside front brake backplate insecure
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
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
Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
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)
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
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
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)
How Reliable is the Rover Mini?
Based on 519,169 MOT tests across 45,631 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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