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C747 TFP

1985 Rover Mini

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2025
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

49,468 mi
Last recorded49,468 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2024
Typical for 1985 Rover Mini50,678 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC747 TFP
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1985
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2024 49,468 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2024 49,459 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2023 49,208 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2022 49,191 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2021 48,812 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2020 48,792 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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C747 TFP is a 1985 Rover Mini in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 C747 TFP, 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 C747 TFP registered?

C747 TFP is a 1985 Rover Mini, first registered on 10 October 1985.

Is C747 TFP safe to buy?

The MOT history for C747 TFP shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does C747 TFP have outstanding finance?

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