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653 BPT

1992 Rover Mini

Black Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2025
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

23,023 mi
Last recorded23,023 miles
Recorded on17 May 2024
Typical for 1992 Rover Mini55,446 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration653 BPT
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1992
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 May 2024 23,023 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2023 22,943 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2017 22,929 miles

brake decelerometer test carried out due to vehicle being lowered and fouling on roller tester

Fail 26 Jun 2017 22,928 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

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

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

brake decelerometer test carried out due to vehicle being lowered and fouling on roller tester

Pass 11 Aug 2016 22,629 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2016 22,629 miles

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

Fuel system component leaking fuel filter (7.2.3)

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

Pass 27 Jul 2015 21,925 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2014 21,332 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013 18,988 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2013 18,988 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2012 18,383 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 16,616 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2011 16,504 miles

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 12 Aug 2010 13,716 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2009 8,314 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2009 8,298 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm insecure (2.4.G.1)

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Jul 2008 101,387 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 97,856 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2006 96,537 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2006 96,481 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

o/s front brake fluctuating on brake roller test - suspect disc runout

Pass 24 Jun 2005 92,253 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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653 BPT is a 1992 Rover Mini in Black with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 653 BPT, 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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653 BPT is a 1992 Rover Mini, first registered on 1 August 1992.

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