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B8 TOO

1996 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

38,153 mi
Last recorded38,153 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 1996 Rover Mini50,437 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB8 TOO
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 38,153 miles

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

Fail 10 Jun 2026 38,153 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both nearside and offside

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2025 35,512 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both nearside and offside

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

Fail 17 Jun 2025 35,512 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt inner insecure (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt inner split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Position lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.2.2 (a))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both nearside and offside

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

Pass 25 Apr 2022 35,080 miles

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Oil leak, but not excessive drive shaft seals and gear selector shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Mar 2022 35,073 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both n/s and o/s (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Steering rack retaining devices dangerously loose track rod end lock nut loose (2.1.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive from both drive shaft seals and gear selector seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2019 31,950 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2016 31,915 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2015 31,223 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 24 Jul 2015 31,214 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 13 May 2014 29,865 miles
Fail 8 May 2014 29,856 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Aug 2012 28,644 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2012 28,628 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 14 Jul 2011 26,170 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2010 23,465 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 31 Jul 2009 37,678 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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B8 TOO is a 1996 Rover Mini in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 B8 TOO, 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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B8 TOO is a 1996 Rover Mini, first registered on 31 December 1996.

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