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B15 WON

1989 Rover Mini

Silver Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2025
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

74,933 mi
Last recorded74,933 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2024
Typical for 1989 Rover Mini56,834 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB15 WON
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1989
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2024 74,933 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2022 74,801 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip in swept area (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 11 May 2021 74,622 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2019 74,181 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2018 73,243 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2013 73,120 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2012 72,683 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2011 72,008 miles

both front tyres have low tread

both outer sills/rear quartes starting to corrode around wheel arches

minor corrosion to offside inner step sill under driver's door

Pass 11 Apr 2008 71,896 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2008 71,896 miles

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

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Brake linkage locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Radius arm attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Radius arm attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

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

exhaust center hanger lose

exhaust rear hanger partially split

fuel hose at tank end split but not leaking

inadequate repair to both rear outer sills

Pass 15 Nov 2006 71,811 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2006 71,811 miles

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

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

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

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

Front Sub-frame insecure (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front 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)

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

Pass 10 Nov 2005 41,403 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 18 Oct 2005 41,403 miles

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

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

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Offside Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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B15 WON is a 1989 Rover Mini in Silver with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 1989 Rover Mini models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.5% with a typical mileage of 56,834 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 B15 WON, 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 37 years old, this Rover Mini is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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B15 WON is a 1989 Rover Mini, first registered on 31 August 1989.

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