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C581 WLJ

1985 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Dec 2020
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

82,143 mi
Last recorded82,143 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2019
Typical for 1985 Rover Mini50,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC581 WLJ
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2019 82,143 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2018 79,518 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2017 77,977 miles
Pass 28 May 2016 74,885 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 71,811 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2014 68,718 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 65,009 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Pass 29 May 2012 62,790 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 62,369 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 25 Jun 2010 60,327 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 24 Oct 2007 57,898 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2007 57,896 miles

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

Fail 22 Oct 2007 57,891 miles

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

Nearside Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2006 53,173 miles

both rear tyres starting to perish slightly

nearside rear floor near sub-frame mounting starting to corrode

rear top shock absorber bushes starting to perish

slight play top front swivel joints

Pass 22 Oct 2005 48,677 miles

oil leak from engine

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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C581 WLJ is a 1985 Rover Mini in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 C581 WLJ, 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 C581 WLJ registered?

C581 WLJ is a 1985 Rover Mini, first registered on 19 August 1985.

Is C581 WLJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for C581 WLJ shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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