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C573 VUT

1986 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2020
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

61,042 mi
Last recorded61,042 miles
Recorded on19 May 2023
Typical for 1986 Rover Mini52,889 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC573 VUT
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Fail 19 May 2023 61,042 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Boot area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Boot area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Age related corrosion to underside of vehicle

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2019 60,782 miles

Offside Front Lower suspension arm tie rod pinch bolt slightly worn

Pass 24 May 2018 60,605 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 May 2017 60,490 miles
Fail 31 May 2017 60,465 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 1 Jun 2016 59,924 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 59,519 miles

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 7 May 2014 58,120 miles

OS front brake pipe has slight twist in it

OS rear wheel cylinder clip slightly loose

Fail 16 May 2013 56,661 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Slight imbalance on rear brakes

Pass 16 May 2013 56,661 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Slight imbalance on rear brakes

Pass 29 Feb 2012 55,654 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2012 55,654 miles

registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

Pass 11 Mar 2011 53,929 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 52,538 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 51,891 miles

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

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

Fail 20 May 2009 51,891 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Pass 14 May 2008 65,782 miles
Fail 13 May 2008 65,782 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

bonnet not fitted on car at time of test

only drivers seat fitted at time of test

rear glass not fitted at time of test

Fail 4 Dec 2006 50,861 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Axle has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 16 Dec 2005 43,216 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2005 43,216 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Slight play in both rear radius arm bushes.

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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C573 VUT is a 1986 Rover Mini in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 C573 VUT, 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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C573 VUT is a 1986 Rover Mini, first registered on 6 May 1986.

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