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B282 BOX

1995 Rover Mini

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2019
Tests25 (13 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate52%

Mileage

55,586 mi
Last recorded55,586 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2018
Typical for 1995 Rover Mini51,922 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB282 BOX
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

13 pass 12 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2018 55,586 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2018 55,586 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected boot floor. inner arch and rear valance. (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Oct 2017 55,328 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2017 55,328 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 8 Oct 2016 54,791 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play bottom (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 7 Oct 2015 54,064 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Oct 2014 52,954 miles

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 9 Oct 2014 52,952 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 12 Sep 2013 52,416 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 19 Aug 2013 52,404 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 1 Sep 2012 51,943 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

advise front suspension is close to bump stops

Pass 9 Aug 2011 51,597 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2011 51,597 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 3 Sep 2010 50,939 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

front discs corroded

Fail 2 Sep 2010 50,939 miles

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

front discs corroded

Fail 9 Aug 2010 59,038 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

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

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

front discs corroded

Pass 18 Jul 2009 50,184 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2009 50,184 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Jul 2008 49,145 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2008 49,607 miles

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

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

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Pass 31 Jul 2007 47,978 miles

BONNET HARD TO OPEN

HAND BRAKE CABLES VERY RUSTY

Fail 27 Jul 2007 47,978 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

hand brake cables very rusty

bonnet hard to open

Fail 29 Jun 2007 47,952 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

bonnett hard to open

hand brake cables very rusty

Pass 14 Sep 2006 45,385 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2006 45,363 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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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B282 BOX is a 1995 Rover Mini in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52%.

Across all 1995 Rover Mini models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.5% with a typical mileage of 51,922 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 B282 BOX, 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 31 years old, this Rover Mini is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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B282 BOX is a 1995 Rover Mini, first registered on 31 December 1995.

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