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B26 FUN

1991 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 May 2027
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

124,649 mi
Last recorded124,649 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 1991 Rover Mini56,005 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB26 FUN
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 124,649 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2025 39,958 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2024 39,544 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2023 37,070 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2021 35,852 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (corroded) (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 11 Oct 2021 35,852 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (corroded) (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Aug 2020 35,605 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2019 34,800 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2018 34,322 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 34,318 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2014 34,271 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

front tyres worn on edges

n/s handbrake low efficiency

o/s/f disc warped

rear tyres cracked

underfloor rust

Fail 5 Dec 2014 34,271 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

front tyres worn on edges

n/s handbrake low efficiency

o/s/f disc warped

rear tyres cracked

underfloor rust

Pass 6 Dec 2013 34,237 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2013 31,698 miles

nearside wiper blade starting to split

Fail 26 Jan 2013 31,698 miles

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

nearside wiper blade starting to split

Pass 26 Jan 2012 29,140 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 23 Jan 2012 29,130 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 14 Jan 2011 27,165 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2011 27,165 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 2 Mar 2010 25,099 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2010 25,099 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Front Lower Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Upper Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2007 22,658 miles

N/S/R TYRE CRACKING SIDE WALL

O/S/F FLEXI BRAKE HOSE TOUCHING STABLISER BAR

O/S/F STABLISER BAR BENT

O/S/F TYRE WORN ON INSIDE EDGE

Fail 16 Mar 2007 22,656 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

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

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Rear Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Pass 10 Apr 2006 19,978 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2006 494,726 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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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B26 FUN is a 1991 Rover Mini in Red with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

Across all 1991 Rover Mini models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.5% with a typical mileage of 56,005 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 B26 FUN, 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 35 years old, this Rover Mini is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was B26 FUN registered?

B26 FUN is a 1991 Rover Mini, first registered on 31 December 1991.

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The MOT history for B26 FUN shows 25 tests with a 68% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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