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B7 ERA

1991 Rover Mini

Black Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

40,564 mi
Last recorded40,564 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 1991 Rover Mini56,005 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB7 ERA
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1991
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 40,564 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2024 39,589 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both front lower ball joints (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

underside slightly corroded covered in underseal

Pass 10 Jun 2023 39,182 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2023 39,176 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 May 2022 38,177 miles
Pass 5 May 2021 36,865 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floorpan corner (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play upper (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floorpan corner (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced battery box in boot floor holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn column has slight movement (2.2.2 (b))

Fail 5 May 2021 36,865 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floorpan corner (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play upper (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floorpan corner (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced battery box in boot floor holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn column has slight movement (2.2.2 (b))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 11 Jun 2019 35,763 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2018 34,958 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2018 34,954 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 25 Jan 2018 34,898 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (3.7.B.5b)

Fuel hose excessively chafed with hand brake cable (7.2.2)

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

Nearside Front brake caliper securing device loose (3.5.1j)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sills repairs but not continues welded offside and nearside and battery box corroded (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 8 Feb 2012 31,598 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

front brake discs corroded

offside front tyre cracking on outer sidewall and tread

play in nearside front wheel bearing

slight play in nearside front top balljoint

Fail 6 Feb 2012 31,596 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

front brake discs corroded

offside front tyre cracking on outer sidewall and tread

Pass 13 Sep 2010 31,117 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 29,499 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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B7 ERA is a 1991 Rover Mini in Black with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 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 B7 ERA, 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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B7 ERA is a 1991 Rover Mini, first registered on 17 May 1991.

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