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45 BAB

1992 Rover Mini

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

21,406 mi
Last recorded21,406 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 1992 Rover Mini55,446 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration45 BAB
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 21,406 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2025 21,214 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Mar 2025 21,214 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2024 20,661 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases REAR SILENCER, SLIGHT BLOW. (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened REAR SUBFRAME, CORRODED. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2023 20,065 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn top bush (2.2.2 (b))

Fail 9 Mar 2023 20,062 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn top bush (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 10 Mar 2022 19,058 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2021 18,164 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2020 17,758 miles

N/S/R TYRE, SIDEWALL CRACKING.

Pass 20 Feb 2019 16,787 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2018 15,735 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 15,132 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 14,339 miles

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

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

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

Fail 4 Mar 2016 14,337 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2013 14,189 miles

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

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

corrosion on both outer sills in places

slight plya in steering column

Pass 19 Apr 2012 14,041 miles

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

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

o/s outer sill starting to corrode in places

slight play detected in both front upper ball joints

Pass 6 Apr 2011 13,725 miles

o/s/r shock absorber damp

slight corrosion build up around o/s/f outer sill area

Pass 1 Apr 2010 13,380 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2008 12,822 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2007 12,792 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 2 Aug 2006 12,761 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2005 12,691 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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45 BAB is a 1992 Rover Mini in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

Across all 1992 Rover Mini models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.9% with a typical mileage of 55,446 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 45 BAB, 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 34 years old, this Rover Mini is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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45 BAB is a 1992 Rover Mini, first registered on 1 August 1992.

Is 45 BAB safe to buy?

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