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G7 BNO

1991 Rover Mini

Black Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

67,784 mi
Last recorded67,784 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 1991 Rover Mini56,005 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG7 BNO
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1991
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 67,784 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 28 Apr 2026 67,774 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Floor pan holed/excessive corrosion (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Jun 2023 66,193 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front discs pitted and corroded on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

NS washer jet blocked

Play felt in steering wheel

Slight surface corrosion on underside

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Rear tyres heavily cracking in side walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 15 Jun 2023 66,186 miles

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))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover missing (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front discs pitted and corroded on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

NS washer jet blocked

Play felt in steering wheel

Slight surface corrosion on underside

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Rear tyres heavily cracking in side walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Jun 2017 66,152 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2016 66,032 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2016 66,032 miles

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

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 21 Nov 2012 65,916 miles

OFFSIDE FRONT DAMP ,SHOCKER .

Pass 29 Nov 2011 65,755 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2011 65,755 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2010 65,740 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2010 65,740 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 18 Apr 2009 65,641 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2009 65,641 miles

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 9 Apr 2008 55,137 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 64,096 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 63,577 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2006 63,577 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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G7 BNO is a 1991 Rover Mini in Black with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 G7 BNO, 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 G7 BNO registered?

G7 BNO is a 1991 Rover Mini, first registered on 6 November 1991.

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