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C144 BYX

1985 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2026
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

25,355 mi
Last recorded25,355 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

RegistrationC144 BYX
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2025 25,355 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2025 25,353 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 May 2024 24,901 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2023 24,496 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2023 24,356 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2022 23,751 miles
Fail 5 May 2022 23,751 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Aug 2016 23,332 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 23,254 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2014 23,250 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Indicator switch insecure (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

auto gearbox clutch bands slipping

fan belt fraying alternator spacer missing

rear boot floor slightley coroded

Pass 30 Aug 2013 20,278 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2012 19,040 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2012 19,040 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Jan 2010 15,399 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2006 15,217 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2006 15,217 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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C144 BYX is a 1985 Rover Mini in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 C144 BYX, 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 C144 BYX registered?

C144 BYX is a 1985 Rover Mini, first registered on 13 September 1985.

Is C144 BYX safe to buy?

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