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S90 BHP

2001 Rover Mini

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

86,865 mi
Last recorded86,865 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2025
Typical for 2001 Rover Mini35,698 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS90 BHP
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2025 86,865 miles
Pass 8 May 2024 86,787 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2022 86,612 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2021 86,167 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2020 85,845 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2019 85,409 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2018 84,133 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2017 82,384 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 78,254 miles

bolt missing front exhaust to gearbox mount

exhaust rear rubber mounts in poor condition

Fail 19 Sep 2016 78,254 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

bolt missing front exhaust to gearbox mount

exhaust rear rubber mounts in poor condition

Pass 28 Sep 2015 72,496 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2015 72,496 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Fail 11 Sep 2012 71,791 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

front number plate cracked

nearside front indicator has water ingress

off and nearside outer sills corroded

Pass 11 Sep 2012 71,791 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

front number plate cracked

nearside front indicator has water ingress

off and nearside outer sills corroded

Pass 5 Aug 2011 69,227 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

slight corrosion to n/s door

Fail 2 Aug 2011 69,220 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

slight corrosion to n/s door

Pass 13 Aug 2010 66,725 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 5 Mar 2009 62,602 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 48,071 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2008 48,071 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2007 36,814 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2006 53,273 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2006 23,457 miles

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

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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S90 BHP is a 2001 Rover Mini in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

Across all 2001 Rover Mini models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.4% with a typical mileage of 35,698 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 S90 BHP, 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 25 years old, this Rover Mini is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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S90 BHP is a 2001 Rover Mini, first registered on 19 February 2001.

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