CarVerify

Free Car Check

B753 DMA

1985 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 998cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jul 2027
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

48,354 mi
Last recorded48,354 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 1985 Rover Mini50,678 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Rover
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationB753 DMA
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 48,354 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2025 40,933 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2024 38,509 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2024 38,509 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 2 May 2019 38,410 miles

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

Fail 1 May 2019 38,410 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))

Position lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements FRONT SIDELIGHTS DO NOT COME ON WITH SWITCH IN SIDE ONLY POSITION (4.2.2 (a))

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

Pass 9 Nov 2017 65,146 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2017 65,146 miles

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

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
Full Rover Mini reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

B753 DMA is a 1985 Rover Mini in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1985 Rover Mini models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.1% with a typical mileage of 50,678 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 B753 DMA, 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 41 years old, this Rover Mini is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of B753 DMA?

You can check the full history of B753 DMA by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was B753 DMA registered?

B753 DMA is a 1985 Rover Mini, first registered on 19 April 1985.

Is B753 DMA safe to buy?

The MOT history for B753 DMA shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does B753 DMA have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on B753 DMA. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.