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C88 DKN

1985 Rover Mini

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2012
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

71,678 mi
Last recorded71,678 miles
Recorded on14 May 2011
Typical for 1985 Rover Mini50,678 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC88 DKN
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 May 2011 71,678 miles
Fail 14 May 2011 71,678 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Rear Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Pass 9 Mar 2009 69,039 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 66,169 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2008 66,169 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

Pass 10 Aug 2005 88,224 miles

Excessive wear onO/S driveshaft splines/hub. Some play in wheel bearing.

Fail 5 Aug 2005 88,219 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Offside Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Excessive wear on O/S driveshaft splines/hub.

Hole in N/S outer sill panel.

O/S & N/S inner driveshaft gaiters not attached.

Some play in O/S front wheel bearing.

Wiper blades showing wear.

Fail 18 Jun 2005 88,215 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Nearside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.6.D3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Offside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.3.2e)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

oil leak

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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C88 DKN is a 1985 Rover Mini in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 C88 DKN, 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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C88 DKN is a 1985 Rover Mini, first registered on 25 November 1985.

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