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B29 KJW

1989 Rover Mini

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Aug 2026
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

74,710 mi
Last recorded74,710 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2025
Typical for 1989 Rover Mini56,834 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB29 KJW
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2025 74,710 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2024 72,591 miles

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

Fail 21 Sep 2024 72,469 miles

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 4 Jun 2022 70,188 miles
Fail 14 May 2022 70,141 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened in several places (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective cotton reel mount (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Nov 2020 68,473 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive welded from inside car (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Nov 2020 68,473 miles

Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive welded from inside car (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2019 68,093 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2019 68,088 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 12 May 2018 66,964 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 May 2018 66,950 miles

Wheel nut(s) missing One missing from each wheel (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Mar 2015 66,909 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2012 66,499 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 15 Sep 2012 66,499 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 13 Sep 2012 66,481 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Hazard warning lamps not fitted (1.4.B.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2010 61,212 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2007 53,625 miles

FRONT SUBFRAME BUSHES WORN BADLY

Fail 28 Sep 2007 53,581 miles

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

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

FRONT SUBFRAME BUSHES WORN BADLY

NSR TYRE VERY CLOSE TO LIMIT

Pass 10 Jul 2006 51,067 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2006 51,067 miles

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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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B29 KJW is a 1989 Rover Mini in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

Across all 1989 Rover Mini models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.5% with a typical mileage of 56,834 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 B29 KJW, 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 37 years old, this Rover Mini is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was B29 KJW registered?

B29 KJW is a 1989 Rover Mini, first registered on 31 December 1989.

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