MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
86,530 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Outer Trailing arm attachment bracket/mounting worn but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Oil leak ()
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Outer Trailing arm attachment bracket/mounting worn but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Oil leak ()
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (7.1.2)
oil leak
slight play in steering rack
Oil leak
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Nearside Radius arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS
Nearside Radius arm insecure (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS
Oil leak
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
nearside wiper blade split on end
slight play on steering wheel
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Rear Sub-frame slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Rear Sub-frame slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)
How Reliable is the Rover Mini?
Based on 519,169 MOT tests across 45,631 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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C899 VCG is a 1985 Rover Mini in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.
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 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 C899 VCG, 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 C899 VCG registered?
C899 VCG is a 1985 Rover Mini, first registered on 8 October 1985.
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