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B17 LDN

1992 Rover Mini

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests33 (24 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

52,247 mi
Last recorded52,247 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 1992 Rover Mini55,446 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB17 LDN
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1992
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

24 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 52,247 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2025 50,870 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2025 48,703 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2024 47,040 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2024 42,103 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2023 42,003 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2023 38,967 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2022 37,803 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2022 37,796 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2021 37,020 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2020 36,694 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2019 36,484 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2018 36,342 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

slight oil leak form gearbox area

Pass 7 Jul 2017 35,986 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2017 35,986 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2016 35,521 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 33,058 miles

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 18 Sep 2015 33,058 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

Offside Front Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Sep 2014 29,639 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 27,928 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2013 27,928 miles

Offside Inner Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 11 Sep 2012 25,796 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2012 25,796 miles

Offside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Sep 2011 23,214 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2011 23,210 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Fuel breather pipe under body split.

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

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

Off side rear tyre wall showing small cracks.

Pass 1 Oct 2010 21,959 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 29 Sep 2010 21,952 miles

Nearside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Offside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

alternator belt loose

Pass 6 Mar 2009 21,872 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Feb 2009 21,872 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2008 21,737 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2008 21,737 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 23 Jan 2007 21,505 miles

n/s/r tyre perishing.

Pass 8 Feb 2006 21,257 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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B17 LDN is a 1992 Rover Mini in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 B17 LDN, 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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What year was B17 LDN registered?

B17 LDN is a 1992 Rover Mini, first registered on 30 December 1992.

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