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B18 VTM

1997 Rover Mini

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2025
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

114,606 mi
Last recorded114,606 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2024
Typical for 1997 Rover Mini51,557 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB18 VTM
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2024 114,606 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2023 113,499 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 May 2022 111,821 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 24 May 2021 111,721 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2020 110,670 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 18 Mar 2019 108,296 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2018 107,489 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Mar 2017 105,918 miles

exhaust noisy

Fail 4 Mar 2017 105,918 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

exhaust noisy

Fail 7 Jul 2015 58,839 miles

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

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

slight front brake imbalence

temporary securing device to fuel pipes

Pass 7 Jul 2015 58,839 miles

slight front brake imbalence

temporary securing device to fuel pipes

Fail 23 Apr 2014 56,829 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Apr 2014 56,829 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 56,505 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2009 56,501 miles

Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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 VTM is a 1997 Rover Mini in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 1997 Rover Mini models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.4% with a typical mileage of 51,557 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 VTM, 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 29 years old, this Rover Mini is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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B18 VTM is a 1997 Rover Mini, first registered on 29 October 1997.

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