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B2 EAW

1996 Rover Mini

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2025
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

65,879 mi
Last recorded65,879 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2024
Typical for 1996 Rover Mini50,437 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB2 EAW
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2024 65,879 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2023 65,834 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2022 65,786 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2021 65,776 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2015 65,594 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 65,110 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2008 62,849 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2008 62,704 miles

Nearside Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Fail 28 Mar 2007 51,772 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

all 4 tyres splitting on outer side walls

fuel pipe from fuel filter very rusty

n/s/r rear subframe mount floor rusty

o/s/r brake binding slighty

Pass 28 Mar 2007 51,772 miles

all 4 tyres splitting on outer side walls

fuel pipe from fuel filter very rusty

n/s/r rear subframe mount floor rusty

o/s/r brake binding slighty

Pass 8 May 2006 51,701 miles

adviseries as original mot

Fail 28 Apr 2006 51,701 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o/s/f inner wheel arch corrode

o/s/f tie rod bush worn

front discs rusty

n/s/r rear boot pannel corroded

o/s/r outer sill corroded at radious mounting area

o/s/r wheel bearing has slight play

Fail 12 Apr 2006 51,697 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

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

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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B2 EAW is a 1996 Rover Mini in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 1996 Rover Mini models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.1% with a typical mileage of 50,437 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 B2 EAW, 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 30 years old, this Rover Mini is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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B2 EAW is a 1996 Rover Mini, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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