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C608 YRJ

1985 Rover Mini

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2018
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

32,576 mi
Last recorded32,576 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2019
Typical for 1985 Rover Mini50,678 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC608 YRJ
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Fail 19 Jun 2019 32,576 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement stuck in applied position (1.1.15 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

underside rusty and weak but not affecting any prescribed areas

Pass 30 Jun 2017 31,456 miles

Body has slight corrosion various areas (6.1.B.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 30 Jun 2017 31,456 miles

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Body has slight corrosion various areas (6.1.B.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Apr 2016 30,115 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting modified but not seriously weakened floor (2.4.A.2)

Fail 29 Mar 2016 30,115 miles

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

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Inner Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting modified and seriously weakened floor (2.4.A.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Inner Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting modified but not seriously weakened floor (2.4.A.2)

Pass 2 Apr 2015 29,743 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2015 29,743 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2014 29,238 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2014 29,238 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 2 Apr 2013 28,416 miles

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

rear floors corroding

Pass 21 Mar 2012 27,387 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2012 27,387 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Mar 2011 25,648 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 23,217 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2010 231,196 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

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

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Fail 13 Mar 2009 22,187 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2009 22,187 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2008 21,781 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2008 21,781 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 30 Mar 2007 20,814 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2006 19,495 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2006 19,495 miles

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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C608 YRJ is a 1985 Rover Mini in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 C608 YRJ, 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 C608 YRJ registered?

C608 YRJ is a 1985 Rover Mini, first registered on 1 August 1985.

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