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B845 TCL

1985 Rover Mini

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jul 2027
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

83,207 mi
Last recorded83,207 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2026
Typical for 1985 Rover Mini50,678 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB845 TCL
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 27 Jun 2026 83,207 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2025 82,982 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2024 82,553 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2023 82,539 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2022 82,436 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2021 82,172 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2020 82,026 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2019 81,766 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2018 81,399 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2017 80,685 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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B845 TCL is a 1985 Rover Mini in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 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 B845 TCL, 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

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What year was B845 TCL registered?

B845 TCL is a 1985 Rover Mini, first registered on 1 February 1985.

Is B845 TCL safe to buy?

The MOT history for B845 TCL shows 10 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does B845 TCL have outstanding finance?

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