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C822 HNY

1986 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

75,103 mi
Last recorded75,103 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2011
Typical for 1986 Rover Mini52,889 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC822 HNY
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2011 75,103 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

n/s/f wing has slidli corrodion

o/s/f wing has slidli corodion

Pass 7 Sep 2010 74,235 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Sep 2009 73,485 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 72,941 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2008 72,938 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Radius arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Spare tyre defective

Pass 21 Sep 2007 72,797 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2007 72,797 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front Sub-frame insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front panel full of filler

Fail 27 Jun 2007 72,784 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

O/s inner wheel arch to floor corroded

Pass 15 Jun 2006 72,398 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2006 72,395 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

misfire at idle †front tie rod bushes perished

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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C822 HNY is a 1986 Rover Mini in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1986 Rover Mini models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.5% with a typical mileage of 52,889 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 C822 HNY, 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 40 years old, this Rover Mini is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was C822 HNY registered?

C822 HNY is a 1986 Rover Mini, first registered on 7 March 1986.

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