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BF52 AVJ

2002 Rover Mini

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2023
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

53,590 mi
Last recorded53,590 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2023
Typical for 2002 Rover Mini34,138 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF52 AVJ
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Fail 8 Jun 2023 53,590 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 21 Oct 2022 53,528 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2021 53,004 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2020 52,338 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2019 51,627 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2019 51,617 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Oct 2018 50,855 miles

Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both side (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2017 49,847 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2016 48,624 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2015 46,578 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2014 44,540 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2013 42,490 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2012 39,974 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 22 Oct 2012 39,974 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2011 37,314 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Oct 2010 33,830 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2009 30,182 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2008 26,250 miles

Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Oct 2007 22,953 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2006 19,062 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Nov 2005 14,953 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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BF52 AVJ is a 2002 Rover Mini in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2002 Rover Mini models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.4% with a typical mileage of 34,138 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 BF52 AVJ, 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 24 years old, this Rover Mini is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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BF52 AVJ is a 2002 Rover Mini, first registered on 20 November 2002.

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