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H17 BDT

1992 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2022
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

109,872 mi
Last recorded109,872 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2021
Typical for 1992 Rover Mini55,446 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH17 BDT
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2021 109,872 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2019 108,382 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 51,578 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2018 51,577 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2017 51,003 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 50,589 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2012 50,584 miles

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 7 Jun 2011 49,846 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Slight oil leak engine

Pass 27 May 2010 48,913 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Fail 10 Jun 2009 47,584 miles

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Jun 2009 47,584 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2009 47,560 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

the manual choke has been left slightly on by placing a hairband behind it

the offside front wheel has at some point fouled the inner arch- suspected due to the excessive play in the tie bar bushes

Pass 29 May 2008 46,137 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2007 46,126 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front wheels sticking out more than one inch from body.

Pass 15 Aug 2006 43,954 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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H17 BDT is a 1992 Rover Mini in Red with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 H17 BDT, 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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H17 BDT is a 1992 Rover Mini, first registered on 28 February 1992.

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