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BLZ 1380

1990 Rover Mini

Green Petrol 1380cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2025
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

18,135 mi
Last recorded18,135 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2024
Typical for 1990 Rover Mini55,299 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBLZ 1380
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1990
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,380cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2024 18,135 miles

Rear Reversing lamps not working

Fail 28 Oct 2024 18,133 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Rear Reversing lamps not working

Pass 4 Jun 2020 17,451 miles

Drivers seat mount worn

Fail 1 Jun 2020 17,450 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Drivers seat mount worn

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Poor idle speed

Rack play

Sills corroded

Pass 1 Mar 2018 15,996 miles

Non-Standard number plates fitted

Reverse light switch wiring damaged but exhaust

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 27 Feb 2018 15,988 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Down pipe clamp insecure (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Non-Standard number plates fitted

Reverse light switch wiring damaged but exhaust

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 10 Dec 2016 14,152 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2015 14,058 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2015 14,058 miles

Stop lamp not working switch fault (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Oct 2014 13,895 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 13,195 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 11,970 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 10,517 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2011 10,512 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 9 Jun 2010 9,209 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 8,212 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2009 8,212 miles

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

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

metal antislip on brake pedal.rear seat removed.

Pass 16 May 2008 6,986 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 5,652 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 4,520 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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BLZ 1380 is a 1990 Rover Mini in Green with a 1,380cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1990 Rover Mini models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.0% with a typical mileage of 55,299 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 BLZ 1380, 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 36 years old, this Rover Mini is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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BLZ 1380 is a 1990 Rover Mini, first registered on 27 April 1990.

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