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C832 BPR

1986 Rover Mini

Green Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Dec 2026
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

32,868 mi
Last recorded32,868 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 1986 Rover Mini52,889 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC832 BPR
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1986
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 32,868 miles

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

water leak possible heater hose engine side

Pass 3 Dec 2024 32,645 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Dec 2024 32,645 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Dec 2023 32,341 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2022 32,146 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2021 31,716 miles

Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch Nearside and Offside ()

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

Fail 22 Oct 2021 31,715 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle Touching wheel arch on lock (5.2.3 (f))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged Brake pipe touching exhaust- Yellow marked (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle Touching wheel arch on lock (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle Touching wheel arch (5.2.3 (f))

Nearside Front Fuel hose so insecure there is a risk of fire Up to fuel pump (6.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Fuel hose so insecure there is a risk of fire Fuel tank vent pipe (6.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts Battery cable- Underneath- Yellow marked (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch Nearside and Offside ()

Rear Offside and Nearside- Radius arms appear seized.

Pass 25 May 2013 31,430 miles

all dust covers derteriorated

Pass 2 Jun 2012 30,937 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2009 30,930 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front brake discs very corroded.

Pass 22 May 2007 29,593 miles
Fail 21 May 2007 29,593 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 17 May 2006 28,717 miles
Fail 16 May 2006 28,712 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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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C832 BPR is a 1986 Rover Mini in Green with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 C832 BPR, 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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C832 BPR is a 1986 Rover Mini, first registered on 21 June 1986.

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