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C537 GOL

1986 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2018
Tests14 (6 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

85,240 mi
Last recorded85,240 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2017
Typical for 1986 Rover Mini52,889 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC537 GOL
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2017 85,240 miles

floorpan has corrosion not considered severe at this time large amount of welded repairs evident

Fail 25 Feb 2017 85,240 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

floorpan has corrosion not considered severe at this time large amount of welded repairs evident

Fail 7 Dec 2016 85,249 miles

Central Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Front Fuel pipe insecure (7.2.1)

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

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Fail 20 Sep 2016 85,239 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2014 82,948 miles

Offside Lower Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 20 Aug 2014 82,923 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Aug 2013 72,697 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2013 72,686 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2012 70,684 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2012 70,684 miles

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting weld cracked (2.4.G.1)

Pass 16 Aug 2011 69,718 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2011 69,713 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

corrosion offside jacking point

Pass 14 Aug 2009 6,384 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2009 6,373 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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C537 GOL is a 1986 Rover Mini in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

Across all 1986 Rover Mini models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.5% with a typical mileage of 52,889 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 C537 GOL, 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 40 years old, this Rover Mini is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was C537 GOL registered?

C537 GOL is a 1986 Rover Mini, first registered on 7 March 1986.

Is C537 GOL safe to buy?

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