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C531 PAB

1985 Rover Mini

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

87,135 mi
Last recorded87,135 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 1985 Rover Mini50,678 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC531 PAB
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1985
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 87,135 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2025 86,976 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2024 86,706 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2023 86,655 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2022 86,145 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2022 86,145 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment loose (2.1.3 (b) (ii))

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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C531 PAB is a 1985 Rover Mini in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 C531 PAB, 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 C531 PAB registered?

C531 PAB is a 1985 Rover Mini, first registered on 12 September 1985.

Is C531 PAB safe to buy?

The MOT history for C531 PAB shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does C531 PAB have outstanding finance?

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