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C701 EBM

1985 Rover Mini

Pink Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2014
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

96,134 mi
Last recorded96,134 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2013
Typical for 1985 Rover Mini50,678 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC701 EBM
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1985
ColourPink
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2013 96,134 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 21 May 2012 87,670 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Noted that previous repairs are only just to minimum MOT standard.

Offside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 15 May 2012 87,670 miles

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

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Upper Driver's door hinge insecure (6.2.B.2)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 11 May 2011 86,289 miles

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

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

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

o/s handbrake needs adjustment

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 6 Jul 2009 82,689 miles

o/s/r wheel arch trim spat missing. n/s/r radius arm bushes worn. n/s/f flexible brake hose perished. slight play in n/s and o/s/f ball joints. n/s/f metal brake pipe corroded. engine mounts worn. slight bimding o/s/r brake.

Fail 3 Jul 2009 82,687 miles

Nearside Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

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

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

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

o/s/r wheel arch trim spat missing. n/s/r radius arm bushes worn. n/s/f flexible brake hose perished. slight play in n/s and o/s/f ball joints. n/s/f metal brake pipe corroded. engine mounts worn. slight bimding o/s/r brake.

Pass 3 Dec 2007 74,991 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2007 74,991 miles

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2006 69,934 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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C701 EBM is a 1985 Rover Mini in Pink with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 C701 EBM, 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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C701 EBM is a 1985 Rover Mini, first registered on 20 August 1985.

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