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C198 GGP

1985 Rover Mini

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

62,921 mi
Last recorded62,921 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2015
Typical for 1985 Rover Mini50,678 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC198 GGP
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1985
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2015 62,921 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases downpipe joint (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe slightly damaged at rear under car (7.2.2)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (2.4.A.3)

Offside inner steering rack joint worn

Pass 4 Dec 2014 61,184 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 24 Nov 2014 61,184 miles

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside floor at front corroded

Pass 17 Sep 2013 60,589 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

offside of floor corroding

Pass 24 Sep 2012 59,297 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Aug 2011 58,418 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2011 58,418 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Aug 2010 57,054 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 25 Aug 2009 55,999 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 18 Aug 2009 55,993 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Sep 2008 55,813 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

engine stay bar bushes

nearside front sub rear bush slight flexing

non standard front subframe bushes fitted reccomend both parts of kit to be fitted instead of spacer nuts

offside rear inner wheel arch slight corrosion by subframe mounting

pedal rubbers

rear brake velve could do with better securing

rear number plate

vehicle has had welding in various places

Fail 6 Sep 2008 55,775 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

engine stay bar bushes

nearside front sub rear bush slight flexing

non standard front subframe bushes fitted reccomend both parts of kit to be fitted instead of spacer nuts

offside rear inner wheel arch slight corrosion by subframe mounting

pedal rubbers

rear brake velve could do with better securing

rear number plate

vehicle has had welding in various places

Pass 14 Sep 2007 55,395 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2007 55,395 miles

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

Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 27 Mar 2007 55,113 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2007 55,113 miles

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

Offside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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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C198 GGP is a 1985 Rover Mini in Silver 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 C198 GGP, 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 C198 GGP registered?

C198 GGP is a 1985 Rover Mini, first registered on 13 August 1985.

Is C198 GGP safe to buy?

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