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B869 DEW

1985 Rover Mini

Orange Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2026
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

68,143 mi
Last recorded68,143 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2025
Typical for 1985 Rover Mini50,678 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB869 DEW
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1985
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2025 68,143 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2024 67,964 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2024 67,947 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Fail 20 Dec 2023 67,921 miles

Front Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit to rear main battery cable badly damaged (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Floor excessively deteriorated floor plate not continuously welded (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Floor excessively deteriorated floor (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Rear Fuel pipe leaking metal pipe (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area so inadequately repaired that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected securing bolt loose (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Vehicle structure strengthening plate or fastening so insecure that structural rigidity is seriously reduced (6.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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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B869 DEW is a 1985 Rover Mini in Orange with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 B869 DEW, 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 B869 DEW registered?

B869 DEW is a 1985 Rover Mini, first registered on 1 April 1985.

Is B869 DEW safe to buy?

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