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C26 JLP

1985 Rover Mini

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

42,999 mi
Last recorded42,999 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 1985 Rover Mini50,678 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC26 JLP
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1985
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 42,999 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Small splits. (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on the outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2024 42,687 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2023 42,668 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also cracked....... (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

slight corrosion to battery box.......

Pass 16 Aug 2022 42,534 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

clutch pedal rubber missing........

Pass 19 Aug 2021 42,440 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Aug 2021 42,437 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting corrosion on front floor section (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too low adjusted (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Aug 2020 42,199 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2019 41,910 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2019 41,899 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2018 41,461 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2018 41,634 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 May 2017 40,911 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2016 40,399 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2013 40,299 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

rear tyres splitting

Pass 20 Dec 2011 60,999 miles

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

Fail 16 Dec 2011 60,999 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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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C26 JLP is a 1985 Rover Mini in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 C26 JLP, 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 C26 JLP registered?

C26 JLP is a 1985 Rover Mini, first registered on 31 December 1985.

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