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C238 HGP

1985 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2024
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

83,427 mi
Last recorded83,427 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2023
Typical for 1985 Rover Mini50,678 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC238 HGP
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 4 Apr 2023 83,427 miles

Front offside and nearside front floor has corrosion

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2022 82,722 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2021 82,179 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2019 80,858 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 80,763 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak ()

Pass 19 Apr 2016 80,495 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2013 80,113 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

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

play in steering rack on nearside

Pass 19 Jul 2012 78,355 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 20 Jul 2011 78,355 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2010 76,892 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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C238 HGP is a 1985 Rover Mini in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 C238 HGP, 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 C238 HGP registered?

C238 HGP is a 1985 Rover Mini, first registered on 25 October 1985.

Is C238 HGP safe to buy?

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