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B96 CRS

1984 Rover Mini

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2025
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

90,789 mi
Last recorded90,789 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2024
Typical for 1984 Rover Mini51,532 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB96 CRS
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1984
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2024 90,789 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2023 90,295 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2022 89,970 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2021 89,247 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2020 89,257 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2019 86,801 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 84,679 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2018 84,678 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2017 83,358 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 81,717 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2016 81,717 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 19 Mar 2015 80,589 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 19 Mar 2015 80,589 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 Apr 2014 79,971 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2014 79,969 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2013 79,200 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2012 78,267 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2012 78,264 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 16 Feb 2011 77,462 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Feb 2011 77,462 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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B96 CRS is a 1984 Rover Mini in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 B96 CRS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was B96 CRS registered?

B96 CRS is a 1984 Rover Mini, first registered on 30 December 1984.

Is B96 CRS safe to buy?

The MOT history for B96 CRS shows 20 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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