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C123 RPJ

1985 Rover Mini

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2026
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

46,332 mi
Last recorded46,332 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2025
Typical for 1985 Rover Mini50,678 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC123 RPJ
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2025 46,332 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Apr 2025 46,332 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2024 46,278 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2023 46,138 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play to excess (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust leak to excess front

Pass 24 Feb 2022 45,852 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases To excess (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Feb 2022 45,852 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases To excess (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2021 45,517 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Mar 2020 45,516 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2019 45,264 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Mar 2019 45,264 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2018 44,930 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Down pipe to centre pipe to excess (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Play in shock absorber bush to excess

Nearside Rear Lower Slight play in shock absorber bush

Offside Front Play in upper and lower shock absorber bushes to excess

Wiper linkage loose

Fail 16 Feb 2018 44,929 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Tie bar/rod locating pin locking device not properly locked (2.4.G.3b)

Offside Tie bar/rod locating pin locking device not properly locked (2.4.G.3b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Down pipe to centre pipe to excess (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Play in shock absorber bush to excess

Nearside Rear Lower Slight play in shock absorber bush

Offside Front Play in upper and lower shock absorber bushes to excess

Wiper linkage loose

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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C123 RPJ is a 1985 Rover Mini in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 C123 RPJ, 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 C123 RPJ registered?

C123 RPJ is a 1985 Rover Mini, first registered on 12 October 1985.

Is C123 RPJ safe to buy?

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