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B18 YHG

1992 Rover Mini

Grey Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

72,387 mi
Last recorded72,387 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 1992 Rover Mini55,446 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB18 YHG
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1992
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 72,387 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine & Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2025 72,120 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Heavily Worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin Very Close To Metal (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2024 71,734 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Mar 2023 71,325 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2022 70,105 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2021 67,743 miles

Both outer cv boot slight leak of greace

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Mar 2020 64,797 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 47,940 miles
Fail 18 May 2018 47,940 miles

Front registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

Pass 26 Apr 2017 45,783 miles
Pass 28 May 2016 45,363 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 40,782 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

some travel on handbrake lever.

Fail 30 May 2014 35,347 miles

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

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

Pass 30 May 2014 35,347 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2012 34,919 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2011 33,940 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

moisture around nearside rear wheel cylinder

Pass 2 Oct 2010 32,600 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2009 28,409 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 YHG is a 1992 Rover Mini in Grey with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 YHG, 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 B18 YHG registered?

B18 YHG is a 1992 Rover Mini, first registered on 7 December 1992.

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