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C133 THN

1985 Rover Mini

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2020
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

9,429 mi
Last recorded9,429 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2019
Typical for 1985 Rover Mini50,678 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC133 THN
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2019 9,429 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on legal limit 165/60/12 (5.2.3 (e))

Underbody corrosion

Various oil leaks

Fail 12 Sep 2019 9,429 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

N/s handbrake linkage forward

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on legal limit 165/60/12 (5.2.3 (e))

Various oil leaks

Pass 17 Sep 2018 4,297 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective front of silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front floor corroded

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Sep 2018 4,297 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Central Exhaust mounting defective front of silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front floor corroded

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2017 1,269 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion floor/sill (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill step (5.2.6)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion floor (6.1.A.1)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill step (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive door pillar (5.2.6)

Pass 21 Sep 2016 348 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Fail 25 Aug 2016 346 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 10% (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill holed (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

Pass 14 Apr 2015 96,827 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 13 Apr 2015 96,824 miles

Front Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 22 Apr 2014 94,278 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 1 Feb 2013 88,505 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 31 Jan 2013 88,500 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Mar 2012 39,248 miles

Oil leak

Fail 29 Feb 2012 39,248 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Coolant leak from heater matrix connection

Oil leak

Pass 18 Jun 2009 39,242 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2009 39,242 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2008 39,031 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2006 38,935 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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C133 THN is a 1985 Rover Mini in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 C133 THN, 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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C133 THN is a 1985 Rover Mini, first registered on 1 August 1985.

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