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C90 BKL

1985 Rover Mini

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

31,107 mi
Last recorded31,107 miles
Recorded on16 May 2026
Typical for 1985 Rover Mini50,678 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC90 BKL
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 May 2026 31,107 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 16 May 2026 31,107 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 May 2025 30,962 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess Nearside & offside (1.1.15 (a))

Pass 22 May 2024 30,330 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess Parking brake (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess Parking brake (1.1.15 (a))

Spare tyre defective

Pass 27 Mar 2023 29,968 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess Parking brake cable (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess Parking brake cable (1.1.15 (a))

Spare tyre defective

Fail 16 Mar 2023 29,961 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess Parking brake cable (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess Parking brake cable (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Electrical wiring insecure (4.11 (a) (i))

Spare tyre defective

Pass 24 Mar 2022 29,740 miles

Indicator switch insecure (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper ball joint upper nut - locking device not visable

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess p/brake cable (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess p/b cable (1.1.15 (a))

Fail 28 Feb 2022 29,739 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Indicator switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Sub-frame ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt suspension cone ball joint dust cover (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened forward end (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened forward end (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Indicator switch insecure (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper balljoint upper nut - locking device not present

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Pass 2 Feb 2021 29,344 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Jan 2021 29,343 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases down pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2019 29,308 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Oct 2019 29,308 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Coolant leak

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Apr 2006 28,435 miles

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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C90 BKL is a 1985 Rover Mini in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 C90 BKL, 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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C90 BKL is a 1985 Rover Mini, first registered on 15 August 1985.

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