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C711 YUB

1985 Rover Mini

Beige Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jul 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

8,756 mi
Last recorded8,756 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 1985 Rover Mini50,678 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC711 YUB
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1985
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 8,756 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded at rear subframe

Fail 6 Jul 2026 8,755 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fuel Pipe/s corroded at rear subframe

Pass 3 Jul 2025 8,662 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded At rear subframe

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 17 Jul 2024 8,619 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2023 8,555 miles
Pass 10 May 2022 8,497 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2021 8,048 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2020 7,681 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement suspension arm has slight movement in bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front slight play in wheel bearings

Pass 21 Feb 2019 7,022 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2019 7,020 miles

Nearside Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Indicator tell-tale missing (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2017 6,828 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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C711 YUB is a 1985 Rover Mini in Beige with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 C711 YUB, 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 C711 YUB registered?

C711 YUB is a 1985 Rover Mini, first registered on 5 August 1985.

Is C711 YUB safe to buy?

The MOT history for C711 YUB shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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