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C899 VCG

1985 Rover Mini

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2018
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

86,530 mi
Last recorded86,530 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2017
Typical for 1985 Rover Mini50,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC899 VCG
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2017 86,530 miles

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 ()

Fail 8 Aug 2017 86,530 miles

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 ()

Pass 19 Mar 2016 85,996 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (7.1.2)

oil leak

slight play in steering rack

Pass 2 Oct 2014 85,385 miles

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 30 Sep 2014 85,380 miles

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)

Pass 21 Sep 2013 80,887 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 25 Sep 2012 75,058 miles

nearside wiper blade split on end

slight play on steering wheel

Pass 12 Sep 2011 68,103 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 66,420 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2006 45,050 miles

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)

Fail 5 Aug 2006 45,050 miles

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.

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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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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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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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