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C293 OCF

1985 Rover Mini

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2020
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

66,094 mi
Last recorded66,094 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2019
Typical for 1985 Rover Mini50,678 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC293 OCF
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1985
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2019 66,094 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Elastomer housing (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Sep 2019 66,091 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Hazard warning lights not working

Nearside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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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C293 OCF is a 1985 Rover Mini in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 C293 OCF, 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 C293 OCF registered?

C293 OCF is a 1985 Rover Mini, first registered on 14 November 1985.

Is C293 OCF safe to buy?

The MOT history for C293 OCF shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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