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C149 SVN

1985 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2021
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

81,829 mi
Last recorded81,829 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2020
Typical for 1985 Rover Mini50,678 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC149 SVN
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2020 81,829 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Jun 2020 81,829 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Front Driver's door hinge insecure (6.2.3 (c) (ii))

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Front Seat belt anchorage loose seats both (7.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Floor excessively deteriorated corroded (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Front passenger door hinge insecure (6.2.3 (c) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Position lamp not working all (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached x2 (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

oil leak engine

Pass 13 May 2017 81,809 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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C149 SVN is a 1985 Rover Mini in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 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 C149 SVN, 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 C149 SVN registered?

C149 SVN is a 1985 Rover Mini, first registered on 16 September 1985.

Is C149 SVN safe to buy?

The MOT history for C149 SVN shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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