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B4 SPM

1991 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2025
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

38,693 mi
Last recorded38,693 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2024
Typical for 1991 Rover Mini56,005 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB4 SPM
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2024 38,693 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2022 38,191 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018 38,186 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2018 38,183 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2016 36,371 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 33,625 miles

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

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

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

Offside Inner 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)

slight noise from nearside rear wheel bearing

Pass 9 Apr 2014 30,790 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2014 30,790 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2013 28,027 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 28,008 miles

Oil leak

nearside + offside rear inner wheel arches surface corrosion

surface corrosion too nearside + offside front + rear floor pannels around jacking points

surface corrosion too nearside + offside rear boot floors

Pass 24 May 2006 277,390 miles
Fail 15 May 2006 277,390 miles

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

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

Nearside Sub-frame insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside 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 Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

exssive engine oil leak

near side + off side front floors surface corroshion

near side + offside rear floors surface corroshion

near side front inner wheel arch surface corroshion

near side front tyre starting to perish

slight movemeant in near side + off side front top + bottom ball jounts

surface corroshion to rear valance

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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B4 SPM is a 1991 Rover Mini in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 B4 SPM, 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 B4 SPM registered?

B4 SPM is a 1991 Rover Mini, first registered on 20 November 1991.

Is B4 SPM safe to buy?

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