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C285 DJO

1985 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2024
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

49,666 mi
Last recorded49,666 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2023
Typical for 1985 Rover Mini50,678 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC285 DJO
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 17 Mar 2023 49,666 miles

Nearside Front Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Nearside Rear brake slight lagging

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2022 45,286 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake slight lagging

Pass 1 Apr 2021 41,004 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated central suspension joint both sides unit mountings (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated clip insecure (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2020 39,775 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2019 36,571 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

gearbox/diff noisey

Pass 15 Feb 2018 33,033 miles

outstanding example - excellent, solid condition throughout for this type of car.

Pass 13 Jan 2017 31,335 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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C285 DJO is a 1985 Rover Mini in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 C285 DJO, 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 C285 DJO registered?

C285 DJO is a 1985 Rover Mini, first registered on 10 September 1985.

Is C285 DJO safe to buy?

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