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C817 TLA

1985 Rover Mini

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2026
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

76,211 mi
Last recorded76,211 miles
Recorded on31 May 2025
Typical for 1985 Rover Mini50,678 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC817 TLA
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1985
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 May 2025 76,211 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Aug 2019 76,125 miles

both front floor corners slightly corroded.

n/s/f brake slight bind.

Fail 31 Jul 2019 76,124 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Electrical wiring insulation in such a condition there is an imminent risk of fire or formation of sparks under bonnet wiring on n/s (4.11 (c) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

both front floor corners slightly corroded.

n/s/f brake slight bind.

n/s/f driveshaft nut missing split pin.

rear subframe bar bent.

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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C817 TLA is a 1985 Rover Mini in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 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 C817 TLA, 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 C817 TLA registered?

C817 TLA is a 1985 Rover Mini, first registered on 1 August 1985.

Is C817 TLA safe to buy?

The MOT history for C817 TLA shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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