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E9 BDB

1991 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

90,466 mi
Last recorded90,466 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2025
Typical for 1991 Rover Mini56,005 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE9 BDB
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2025 90,466 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2024 90,449 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2023 90,427 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2022 90,396 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2021 90,232 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2021 90,232 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 11 Jun 2019 90,173 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2019 90,173 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2018 90,168 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 6 Jun 2018 90,168 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 16 Jun 2017 90,112 miles

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 25 Jul 2016 90,085 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak ()

Pass 29 May 2015 90,068 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 90,050 miles
Fail 14 May 2014 90,050 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 May 2013 89,841 miles

idler speed eratic

nearside front brake juddering slightly

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 22 Jul 2011 89,472 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2010 89,182 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2010 89,182 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 11 Jul 2009 88,285 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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E9 BDB is a 1991 Rover Mini in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 E9 BDB, 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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What year was E9 BDB registered?

E9 BDB is a 1991 Rover Mini, first registered on 5 August 1991.

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