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BAH 8B

1986 Rover Mini

Yellow Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

49,592 mi
Last recorded49,592 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 1986 Rover Mini52,889 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBAH 8B
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1986
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 49,592 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2025 47,998 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2024 45,992 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced behind wheel on corner of floor/sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 18 Mar 2024 45,992 miles

Emissions unable to be completed exhaust blow needs sorting first (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced behind wheel on corner of floor/sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2023 43,735 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2022 41,387 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2021 38,820 miles

Coolant leak ()

Fail 15 Mar 2021 38,820 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Coolant leak ()

Pass 23 Mar 2020 36,238 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2019 35,810 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2018 35,600 miles
Pass 12 May 2017 34,736 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rearward (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front tyre deteriorating and wearing on edges

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rearward (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 May 2017 34,734 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre silencer (7.1.2)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut loose (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported fouling brake pipe (7.1.1)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rearward (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front tyre deteriorating and wearing on edges

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rearward (2.4.G.2)

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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BAH 8B is a 1986 Rover Mini in Yellow with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 1986 Rover Mini models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.5% with a typical mileage of 52,889 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 BAH 8B, 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 40 years old, this Rover Mini is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BAH 8B registered?

BAH 8B is a 1986 Rover Mini, first registered on 31 December 1986.

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