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B757 XTA

1985 Rover Mini

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2019
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

47,631 mi
Last recorded47,631 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2018
Typical for 1985 Rover Mini50,678 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB757 XTA
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1985
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2018 47,631 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt Upper and lower ball joint boots (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 22 Jan 2018 47,631 miles

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Front Braking system leaking Brake Caliper (3.6.A.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt Upper and lower ball joint boots (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 23 Jan 2017 47,495 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2016 46,508 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 44,455 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2015 44,454 miles

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

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

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

Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2007 43,967 miles
Fail 31 May 2007 43,967 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

front number plate broken

Pass 7 Jun 2006 38,807 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2006 38,807 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

oil leak

spare tyre defective

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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B757 XTA is a 1985 Rover Mini in Grey with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 B757 XTA, 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.

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What year was B757 XTA registered?

B757 XTA is a 1985 Rover Mini, first registered on 19 March 1985.

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