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B20 JOM

1985 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 1380cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2026
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

71,779 mi
Last recorded71,779 miles
Recorded on22 May 2025
Typical for 1985 Rover Mini50,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB20 JOM
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,380cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 May 2025 71,779 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2022 71,771 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2022 71,770 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2018 71,727 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2018 71,727 miles

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

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front upper suspension arm knuckle / joint slightly worn

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

minor exhaust leak from front exhaust clamp

rear reg lamps blue bulbs

Pass 6 Sep 2016 70,483 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2007 70,479 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Oil leak

corrosion starting in n/s sill

n/s , o/s rear tyre side walls perrishing

rear subframe corroding

surface corrosion on floor

surface corrosion round n/s , o/s front suspension mounts

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 JOM is a 1985 Rover Mini in Red with a 1,380cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1985 Rover Mini models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.1% with a typical mileage of 50,678 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 B20 JOM, 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 41 years old, this Rover Mini is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was B20 JOM registered?

B20 JOM is a 1985 Rover Mini, first registered on 31 December 1985.

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