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B9 DTR

1992 Rover Mini

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2015
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

16,795 mi
Last recorded16,795 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2014
Typical for 1992 Rover Mini55,446 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB9 DTR
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1992
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2014 16,795 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2012 16,793 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 16,791 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2009 16,791 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 29 Jul 2008 15,724 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2008 15,724 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

front bumper missing

nearside front wheel arch cover missing

poor repair to boot floor (rear subframe mounting area)

rear silencer is cracked and has a slight blow

Pass 17 Jul 2007 10,617 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2007 10,615 miles

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

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

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

corrosion on nearside sill

Pass 19 Jul 2006 10,254 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2006 10,251 miles

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

Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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B9 DTR is a 1992 Rover Mini in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1992 Rover Mini models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.9% with a typical mileage of 55,446 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 B9 DTR, 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 34 years old, this Rover Mini is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was B9 DTR registered?

B9 DTR is a 1992 Rover Mini, first registered on 30 December 1992.

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