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P21 BSL

2018 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

33,815 mi
Last recorded33,815 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP21 BSL
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year2018
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 33,815 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2026 77,942 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin ON THE LIMIT (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Apr 2025 32,864 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer sill surface rust

Fail 30 Apr 2025 32,864 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer sill surface rust

Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 24 Apr 2025 71,351 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2024 66,292 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2023 62,948 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2022 57,178 miles
Pass 12 May 2021 55,768 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2020 32,765 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2019 32,572 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2018 31,989 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Mar 2015 31,389 miles

all four tyres worn on inner edge

nearside sunvisor loose

offside sill slightly corroded

stickers in windscreen, but not effecting drivers view

stop lamps pale

Fail 3 Mar 2015 31,368 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

all four tyres worn on inner edge

nearside sunvisor loose

offside sill slightly corroded

stickers in windscreen, but not effecting drivers view

stop lamps pale

Pass 23 May 2013 30,550 miles
Fail 23 May 2013 30,550 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 4 Aug 2011 29,675 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2011 29,675 miles

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

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 30 Jul 2010 28,203 miles

nearside and offside sills corroded

Pass 30 Jul 2009 25,789 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 22,596 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2008 22,596 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Aug 2007 18,598 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2007 18,598 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2006 124,879 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2006 12,487 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

off side sub frame bush packed out secure but signs of accident repair carried out

Pass 28 Nov 2005 10,565 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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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P21 BSL is a 2018 Rover Mini in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 P21 BSL, 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 8 years old, this Rover Mini is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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P21 BSL is a 2018 Rover Mini, first registered on 29 May 2018.

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