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B14 NRC

1990 Rover Mini

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

56,005 mi
Last recorded56,005 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2019
Typical for 1990 Rover Mini55,299 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB14 NRC
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Fail 15 Jul 2019 56,005 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected valance (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected valance (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2018 55,120 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2018 55,093 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2017 52,811 miles

Central Front Oil leak ()

Nearside Lower Body has slight corrosion Sill section is very weak (6.1.B.2)

Offside Lower Body has slight corrosion sill section very weak (6.1.B.2)

Fail 6 Jul 2017 52,792 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Downpipe cracked (7.1.2)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Central Front Oil leak ()

Nearside Lower Body has slight corrosion Sill section is very weak (6.1.B.2)

Offside Lower Body has slight corrosion sill section very weak (6.1.B.2)

Pass 29 Jun 2016 43,397 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2016 43,397 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Jun 2015 39,212 miles

exhaust tail pipe corroded

o/s/r wheel bearing noisy

Pass 30 Jun 2014 35,558 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2013 32,926 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 19 Jun 2012 27,419 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 21,471 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2011 21,462 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2010 18,573 miles

nearside rear tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 21 Jan 2009 18,219 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2008 17,536 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Jan 2007 16,659 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2007 16,659 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 17 Jan 2006

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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B14 NRC is a 1990 Rover Mini in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

Across all 1990 Rover Mini models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.0% with a typical mileage of 55,299 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 B14 NRC, 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 36 years old, this Rover Mini is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was B14 NRC registered?

B14 NRC is a 1990 Rover Mini, first registered on 9 February 1990.

Is B14 NRC safe to buy?

The MOT history for B14 NRC shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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