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B20 FFS

1992 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 1293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

17,094 mi
Last recorded17,094 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 1992 Rover Mini55,446 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB20 FFS
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,293cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 17,094 miles
Fail 8 May 2026 17,091 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Nearside Side repeater not working in mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 28 May 2025 16,903 miles
Pass 8 May 2024 15,775 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2022 15,119 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2021 15,115 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2015 14,345 miles

All suspension shows general age & wear (Bushes & ball joint covers perishing etc)

Front brake just meet for balance 20%

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Only driver seat fitted

Rear service brake could be better (Recommend adjustment)

Steering colum bracket has play (Just meets criteria)

Underbody has various welded repairs all covered unable to assess welding quality

oil leak

Pass 19 Jun 2014 12,658 miles

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 Jun 2014 12,658 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Apr 2013 9,054 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2013 9,023 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 8 Jun 2010 4,779 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2010 47,443 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Jun 2009 955 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2009 954 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 12 May 2008 98,064 miles

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

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 May 2008 98,603 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 May 2007 91,290 miles
Fail 17 May 2007 91,239 miles

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 23 May 2006 85,601 miles
Pass 24 May 2005 81,874 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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B20 FFS is a 1992 Rover Mini in Red with a 1,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 B20 FFS, 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 B20 FFS registered?

B20 FFS is a 1992 Rover Mini, first registered on 11 May 1992.

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