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C20 OPP

1991 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

125,609 mi
Last recorded125,609 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 1991 Rover Mini56,005 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC20 OPP
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 125,609 miles
Pass 14 May 2024 55,062 miles

Electrical wiring inadequately secured and fitted (4.11 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced heal board corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 13 May 2024 5,505 miles

Rear Brake pivot has restricted free movement both (1.1.15 (e))

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel to the extent that safe steering is affected (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Electrical wiring inadequately secured and fitted (4.11 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced heal board corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2023 54,062 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2023 54,004 miles

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

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

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 16 Nov 2021 52,245 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2021 52,239 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Pass 8 Oct 2020 50,663 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2019 48,560 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2015 83,283 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear radius arm bearing partially siezed

Fail 5 Sep 2015 83,283 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.3.2e)

Offside Rear radius arm bearing partially siezed

Pass 14 Aug 2014 80,483 miles

Hazard warning lamps flashing at maximum allowed flashes per minute

Headlamps are aftermarket non-original and have a straight line dip beam pattern, also poor intensity

Performance exhaust fitted and may exceed permitted decibel figures when accelerating under load

Rear seat base insecure

Fail 14 Aug 2014 80,483 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

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

Hazard warning lamps flashing at maximum allowed flashes per minute

Headlamps are aftermarket non-original and have a straight line dip beam pattern, also poor intensity

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

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

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

Performance exhaust fitted and may exceed permitted decibel figures when accelerating under load

Rear seat base insecure

Pass 6 Jun 2013 80,483 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Fail 3 Jun 2013 80,483 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Inner Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Inner Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 Feb 2012 80,483 miles

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

Fail 25 Jan 2012 80,483 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Steering system lock to lock check twists a brake hose (2.2.D.2b)

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

Nearside Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Offside Front Steering system lock to lock check twists a brake hose (2.2.D.2b)

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

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

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

Pass 14 May 2010 80,463 miles
Fail 14 May 2010 80,483 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Headlamp beam patterns poor

OSR tyre worn smooth on outer edge

Oil leak on rear of engine

Pass 21 Apr 2009 77,598 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2009 77,546 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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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C20 OPP is a 1991 Rover Mini in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1991 Rover Mini models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.5% with a typical mileage of 56,005 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 C20 OPP, 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 35 years old, this Rover Mini is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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C20 OPP is a 1991 Rover Mini, first registered on 31 December 1991.

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