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C429 APW

1985 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2019
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

39,486 mi
Last recorded39,486 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2018
Typical for 1985 Rover Mini50,678 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC429 APW
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2018 39,486 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2017 38,558 miles

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 14 Jul 2017 38,558 miles

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp both (1.1.A.3f)

Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp both (1.2.1f)

Pass 8 Aug 2016 38,007 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Slight corrosion o/s/f outer sill.

Pass 9 Jul 2015 35,922 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2014 30,460 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 8 Jul 2014 30,460 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 8 Jul 2013 24,983 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2013 24,977 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

N/s/f tyre well worn.

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Jul 2012 22,175 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2012 22,175 miles

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

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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C429 APW is a 1985 Rover Mini in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 C429 APW, 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 C429 APW registered?

C429 APW is a 1985 Rover Mini, first registered on 8 November 1985.

Is C429 APW safe to buy?

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