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C743 RGU

1985 Rover Mini

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2023
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

32,916 mi
Last recorded32,916 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2022
Typical for 1985 Rover Mini50,678 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC743 RGU
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2022 32,916 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2022 32,903 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Jun 2021 32,891 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

hazard lamps not working

nsf,osr and front to rear brake pipes corroded

osf tyre fouls on bodywork on full lock

rear exhaust mounting broken/adrift

Fail 21 Jun 2021 32,891 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) not working both (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Valve stem seriously damaged all 4 wheels (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

hazard lamps not working

nsf,osr and front to rear brake pipes corroded

osf tyre fouls on bodywork on full lock

rear exhaust mounting broken/adrift

Pass 29 Apr 2020 32,891 miles

all 4 tyre valves split

exhaust rear mounting adrift

hazard lamps fitted but not working

nsf brake pipe corroded

osf sub frame rear mounting bush detaching

Fail 24 Apr 2020 32,891 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure rear (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Position lamp switch does not illuminate the front and rear position lamps with a single operation (4.2.2 (a))

all 4 tyre valves split

exhaust rear mounting adrift

hazard lamps fitted but not working

nsf brake pipe corroded

osf sub frame rear mounting bush detaching

Pass 20 Nov 2018 32,891 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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C743 RGU is a 1985 Rover Mini in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 C743 RGU, 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 C743 RGU registered?

C743 RGU is a 1985 Rover Mini, first registered on 29 August 1985.

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The MOT history for C743 RGU shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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