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BST 176B

1992 Rover Mini

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

15,764 mi
Last recorded15,764 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 1992 Rover Mini55,446 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBST 176B
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 15,764 miles

Fuel cap seal perishing

Fail 19 Nov 2025 15,764 miles

Fuel cap seal perishing

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2021 14,202 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Feb 2021 14,145 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 Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Dec 2019 1,068 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2018 58,371 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2018 58,364 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Offside Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Pass 5 Oct 2017 58,235 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 3 Oct 2017 58,228 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Jun 2016 57,473 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 56,263 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2015 56,263 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 12 Feb 2014 52,686 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2014 52,686 miles

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

Nearside Front Fuel pipe insecure (7.2.1)

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

Pass 5 Nov 2012 53,345 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2012 53,328 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Oil leak

front jacking points crushed

very slight movement to the nearside front upper ball joint

Pass 26 Oct 2011 48,900 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2011 48,884 miles

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

Nearside Front Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Pass 4 Nov 2010 42,745 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2010 42,725 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 17 Jul 2006 41,529 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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BST 176B is a 1992 Rover Mini in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 BST 176B, 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 BST 176B registered?

BST 176B is a 1992 Rover Mini, first registered on 1 August 1992.

Is BST 176B safe to buy?

The MOT history for BST 176B shows 21 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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