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B670 VRN

1984 Rover Mini

Brown Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

14,572 mi
Last recorded14,572 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 1984 Rover Mini51,532 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB670 VRN
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1984
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 14,572 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2025 14,572 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Oct 2024 14,252 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2023 13,806 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2023 13,806 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Oct 2022 13,447 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2021 12,894 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2020 12,663 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2020 12,663 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Oct 2019 12,310 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2019 12,310 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Oct 2018 11,606 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Oct 2017 11,109 miles

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 19 Oct 2016 10,442 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2015 9,907 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2015 9,878 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp goes off when brakes on (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp goes off when position lights on (1.2.1f)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 9 Oct 2014 8,949 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2013 8,078 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2013 80,789 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 29 Oct 2012 7,913 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2011 7,754 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 17 Jan 2011 7,754 miles

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

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

Nearside Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut not locked (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut not locked (2.5.B.1a)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Dec 2009 7,378 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2009 7,378 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 22 Jul 2008 71,995 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2007 50,708 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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B670 VRN is a 1984 Rover Mini in Brown with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 B670 VRN, 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 B670 VRN registered?

B670 VRN is a 1984 Rover Mini, first registered on 17 October 1984.

Is B670 VRN safe to buy?

The MOT history for B670 VRN shows 26 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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