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C68 CKM

1985 Rover Mini

Purple Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2015
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

73,236 mi
Last recorded73,236 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2014
Typical for 1985 Rover Mini50,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC68 CKM
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1985
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2014 73,236 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

brake pipes coated in undersill

o/s and n/s inner sills and floor pan corroding

o/s/f tyre worn inner edge

underneath of veh coated in undersill

Fail 7 Jul 2014 73,227 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

brake pipes coated in undersill

o/s and n/s inner sills and floor pan corroding

o/s/f tyre worn inner edge

underneath of veh coated in undersill

Pass 12 Jul 2013 72,614 miles

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

idle speed very low

main beam warning light not working

Fail 10 Jul 2013 72,614 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

idle speed very low

main beam warning light not working

Pass 23 Jul 2012 70,504 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2011 68,222 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2011 68,222 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2010 65,300 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2009 4,185 miles

Both front tyres worn unevenly

Corrosion around rear subframe mounting areas

Corrosion forming in floorpan to sill areas

O/s/f shock mounting bushes worn

Some play in both front wheel bearings

Some play in both rear radius arm bearings

Fail 26 Jun 2009 4,009 miles

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

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

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Both front tyres worn unevenly

Corrosion around rear subframe mounting areas

Corrosion forming in floorpan to sill areas

O/s park brake low effort

O/s/f shock mounting bushes worn

Some play in both front wheel bearings

Some play in both rear radius arm bearings

Fail 16 Jul 2008 30 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 16 Jul 2008 30 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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C68 CKM is a 1985 Rover Mini in Purple with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 C68 CKM, 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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C68 CKM is a 1985 Rover Mini, first registered on 15 October 1985.

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