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B26 JSM

1997 Rover Mini

Black Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

120,210 mi
Last recorded120,210 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 1997 Rover Mini51,557 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB26 JSM
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 120,210 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2026 51,330 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre exhaust deteriorated & leaking slightly at tail box joint (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Feb 2025 51,068 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2025 51,064 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 May 2024 49,572 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2015 47,940 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2015 47,940 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 Dec 2014 120,112 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2013 118,550 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2012 116,501 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2011 112,439 miles

Nearside Inner Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 17 Dec 2010 46,951 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2010 46,951 miles

Front brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)

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

Pass 23 Nov 2009 45,329 miles

drivers set hard to lock down

front number plate slight damaged

nsf head light aim slightly high

nsr light unit slight damaged

slight play in osf bottom ball joint

slight play in steering coloum

Pass 20 Nov 2009 111,074 miles

coolant leak

side repeaters lens wrong colour note fitted with coloured bulbs

slight seperation to nearside rear suspenion bush

Fail 17 Nov 2009 111,069 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

coolant leak

side repeaters lens wrong colour note fitted with coloured bulbs

slight seperation to nearside rear suspenion bush

Pass 29 Nov 2008 42,361 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2008 42,361 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a ball joint (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Nov 2008 107,449 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2007 102,614 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 22 Aug 2007 39,500 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2007 39,500 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Brake master cylinder fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1e) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Nov 2006 98,445 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2006 38,570 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2005 90,712 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2005 37,582 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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B26 JSM is a 1997 Rover Mini in Black with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 1997 Rover Mini models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.4% with a typical mileage of 51,557 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 JSM, 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 29 years old, this Rover Mini is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was B26 JSM registered?

B26 JSM is a 1997 Rover Mini, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is B26 JSM safe to buy?

The MOT history for B26 JSM shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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