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C785 NEW

1985 Rover Mini

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

9,632 mi
Last recorded9,632 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2025
Typical for 1985 Rover Mini50,678 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC785 NEW
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2025 9,632 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2024 9,563 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play inner ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Feb 2024 9,562 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play inner ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Jan 2024 9,561 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2023 9,188 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 26 Jan 2022 8,709 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2021 8,293 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2020 7,810 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 29 Jan 2019 6,690 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) offside & nearside ()

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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C785 NEW is a 1985 Rover Mini in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 C785 NEW, 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 C785 NEW registered?

C785 NEW is a 1985 Rover Mini, first registered on 17 December 1985.

Is C785 NEW safe to buy?

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