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B18 ACJ

1990 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2023
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

6,643 mi
Last recorded6,643 miles
Recorded on27 May 2022
Typical for 1990 Rover Mini55,299 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB18 ACJ
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 May 2022 6,643 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2018 6,306 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2016 6,079 miles

play in lower steering colunm

Oil leak ()

Fail 30 Jun 2016 6,070 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working light (1.3.1b)

Rear registration plate incorrect colour (6.3.1a)

Oil leak ()

play in lower steering colunm

Pass 8 Jun 2014 57,400 miles

Slight play lower steering column bush

Fail 5 Jun 2014 57,098 miles

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

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

slight play lower steering column bush

Pass 24 Mar 2012 5,042 miles

Decelerometer brake test carried out due to vehicle height

Oil leak

general underbody corrosion

nearside front steering rack gaiter perished and starting to split

slight play in suspension/steering

suspension/steering ball joint dust covers in poor condition

underside heavily undersilled

Fail 18 Mar 2012 5,029 miles

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

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Decelerometer brake test carried out due to vehicle height

Oil leak

general underbody corrosion

nearside front steering rack gaiter perished and starting to split

slight play in suspension/steering

suspension/steering ball joint dust covers in poor condition

underside heavily undersilled

Pass 3 Jul 2010 4,071 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 3,234 miles
Fail 12 May 2009 3,234 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Fail 7 May 2009 3,222 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Fail 7 May 2009 3,222 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 8 May 2008 18,121 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2007 94,360 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 85,133 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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B18 ACJ is a 1990 Rover Mini in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 B18 ACJ, 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 B18 ACJ registered?

B18 ACJ is a 1990 Rover Mini, first registered on 1 August 1990.

Is B18 ACJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for B18 ACJ shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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