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B18 CUU

1992 Rover Mini

Beige Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jul 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

2,400 mi
Last recorded2,400 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2025
Typical for 1992 Rover Mini55,446 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB18 CUU
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1992
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2025 2,400 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2024 1,790 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Jun 2023 39 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2017 31 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 13 Apr 2017 31 miles

Fuel hose insecure hose that goes onto carb (7.2.1)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 30 Jun 2015 24,576 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 66,000 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2011 66,000 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2010 57,680 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 51,051 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2009 51,051 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2008 46,488 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 CUU is a 1992 Rover Mini in Beige with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 B18 CUU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was B18 CUU registered?

B18 CUU is a 1992 Rover Mini, first registered on 30 December 1992.

Is B18 CUU safe to buy?

The MOT history for B18 CUU shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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