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M15 BMB

1996 Rover Mini

Black Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2020
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

48,349 mi
Last recorded48,349 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2019
Typical for 1996 Rover Mini50,437 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM15 BMB
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2019 48,349 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2019 48,338 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2018 46,203 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2017 45,162 miles

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

Fail 7 Sep 2017 45,151 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2016 41,101 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 37,529 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust back box

Pass 22 Sep 2014 33,509 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2013 31,948 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2012 30,891 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2011 29,963 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Fail 11 Oct 2011 29,963 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 12 Nov 2010 29,168 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2010 29,168 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Coolant leak

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 28 Oct 2009 28,426 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2009 28,426 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 21 Nov 2008 27,766 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2007 26,991 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2007 26,708 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 9 Jul 2007 26,708 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 24 Nov 2006 26,184 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2006 26,184 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 10 Nov 2005 25,207 miles

Both outer sills slight corrosion.

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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M15 BMB is a 1996 Rover Mini in Black with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

Across all 1996 Rover Mini models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.1% with a typical mileage of 50,437 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 M15 BMB, 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 30 years old, this Rover Mini is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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M15 BMB is a 1996 Rover Mini, first registered on 15 November 1996.

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