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C301 FKX

1985 Rover Mini

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

64,674 mi
Last recorded64,674 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2019
Typical for 1985 Rover Mini50,678 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC301 FKX
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1985
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2019 64,674 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2018 64,366 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2017 63,942 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 1 Apr 2016 63,752 miles

FLOOR AND SILLS CORODED

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

Fail 21 Mar 2016 63,751 miles

Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

FLOOR AND SILLS CORODED

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

Pass 2 Apr 2015 63,439 miles

Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2014 63,392 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2012 62,759 miles

movement in steering wheel

Fail 10 Jul 2012 62,757 miles

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

Front Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

movement in steering wheel

Pass 18 May 2011 62,757 miles
Fail 6 May 2011 62,757 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Oct 2009 62,757 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 65,757 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2008 62,757 miles

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Fail 4 Oct 2007 62,757 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 6 Sep 2006 62,757 miles

battery box holed and corroded

Pass 15 Aug 2005 61,657 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2005 61,656 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

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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C301 FKX is a 1985 Rover Mini in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 C301 FKX, 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 C301 FKX registered?

C301 FKX is a 1985 Rover Mini, first registered on 5 December 1985.

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