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C382 WDH

1985 Rover Mini

Purple Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2024
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

63,704 mi
Last recorded63,704 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2023
Typical for 1985 Rover Mini50,678 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC382 WDH
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1985
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2023 63,704 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2023 63,704 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect both ear shocks have negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 16 Sep 2019 63,220 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2018 62,479 miles

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

Fail 11 Sep 2018 62,470 miles

All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both lights (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 14 Sep 2017 61,636 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 14 Sep 2017 61,630 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 12 Sep 2016 60,434 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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C382 WDH is a 1985 Rover Mini in Purple with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 C382 WDH, 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 C382 WDH registered?

C382 WDH is a 1985 Rover Mini, first registered on 3 September 1985.

Is C382 WDH safe to buy?

The MOT history for C382 WDH shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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