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C297 YWW

1985 Rover Mini

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2022
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

49,825 mi
Last recorded49,825 miles
Recorded on17 May 2021
Typical for 1985 Rover Mini50,678 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC297 YWW
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 May 2021 49,825 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm-pin--bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2017 49,674 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2016 49,548 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2014 49,527 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 49,115 miles
Fail 18 May 2013 49,115 miles

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Pass 21 Oct 2011 47,853 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 47,800 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 7 May 2009 47,794 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2009 47,790 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Steering rack damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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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C297 YWW is a 1985 Rover Mini in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 C297 YWW, 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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C297 YWW is a 1985 Rover Mini, first registered on 7 August 1985.

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