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C93 BWT

1985 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

51,609 mi
Last recorded51,609 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 1985 Rover Mini50,678 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC93 BWT
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 51,609 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2025 51,597 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2024 51,581 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2023 51,540 miles

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

Fail 25 Apr 2023 51,540 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 28 Apr 2022 51,507 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2021 51,280 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 30 May 2019 50,986 miles
Pass 19 May 2018 50,066 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2016 49,590 miles

Centre Front slight engine 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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C93 BWT is a 1985 Rover Mini in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 C93 BWT, 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 C93 BWT registered?

C93 BWT is a 1985 Rover Mini, first registered on 16 October 1985.

Is C93 BWT safe to buy?

The MOT history for C93 BWT shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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