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C33 FFR

1985 Rover Mini

Gold Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2026
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

65,539 mi
Last recorded65,539 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2025
Typical for 1985 Rover Mini50,678 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Rover
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC33 FFR
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1985
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2025 65,539 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2023 64,864 miles

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

Fail 29 Jul 2023 64,862 miles

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

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Apr 2021 64,625 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2019 64,434 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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C33 FFR is a 1985 Rover Mini in Gold with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 C33 FFR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was C33 FFR registered?

C33 FFR is a 1985 Rover Mini, first registered on 1 August 1985.

Is C33 FFR safe to buy?

The MOT history for C33 FFR shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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