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B23 YRL

1990 Rover Mini

Orange Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

63,925 mi
Last recorded63,925 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2025
Typical for 1990 Rover Mini55,299 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB23 YRL
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1990
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2025 63,925 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2023 63,319 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2018 62,783 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion floor to sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 12 Apr 2017 62,333 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 62,113 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 61,761 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 61,161 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 59,724 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2011 59,710 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2007 58,896 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

oil leak from engine

Pass 15 Feb 2006 55,687 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2006 55,687 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

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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B23 YRL is a 1990 Rover Mini in Orange with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1990 Rover Mini models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.0% with a typical mileage of 55,299 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 B23 YRL, 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 36 years old, this Rover Mini is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was B23 YRL registered?

B23 YRL is a 1990 Rover Mini, first registered on 31 December 1990.

Is B23 YRL safe to buy?

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