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B945 BJX

1985 Rover Mini

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2025
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

64,828 mi
Last recorded64,828 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2024
Typical for 1985 Rover Mini50,678 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB945 BJX
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2024 64,828 miles

Nearside Front brake disc has surface rust

Nearside Front floor has small hole but is welded on inside.

Offside Front Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front brake disc has surface rust.

Offside Rear floor has small hole but is welded on inside.

Fail 19 Feb 2024 64,827 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Steering wheel has movement relative to the column indicating looseness (2.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front brake disc has surface rust.

Nearside Front floor has slight hole but is welded on the inside.

Offside Front Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front brake disc has surface

Offside Rear floor has small hole but is welded on the inside.

Rear fog lamp loose

Pass 30 May 2022 64,800 miles
Fail 18 May 2022 64,799 miles

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

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (8.2.1.2 (f))

Pass 20 May 2021 64,785 miles
Fail 14 May 2021 64,778 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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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B945 BJX is a 1985 Rover Mini in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 B945 BJX, 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 B945 BJX registered?

B945 BJX is a 1985 Rover Mini, first registered on 15 May 1985.

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