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C951 CBX

1986 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2022
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

93,608 mi
Last recorded93,608 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2021
Typical for 1986 Rover Mini52,889 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC951 CBX
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2021 93,608 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Jun 2019 90,379 miles

offside steering rack gator deteriorated

offside track rod end gator deteriorated

slight play in offside front upper suspension balljoint

Pass 16 May 2018 89,540 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

underside showing signs of corrosion

underside showing signs of underseal and repair

Pass 5 Aug 2016 89,176 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2016 89,170 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 May 2015 88,672 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2015 88,672 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Coolant leak

Pass 12 Sep 2013 88,573 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2013 88,571 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Apr 2011 87,085 miles

Both front brake discs rusty

Both rear footbrake readings a little low

Corrosion in nearside door shut by sill panel

Front floor area on both sides of car corroding

Gearbox exhaust support bracket split

Fail 6 Apr 2011 87,085 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Offside Front Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

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

Both front brake discs rusty

Both rear footbrake readings a little low

Corrosion in nearside door shut by sill panel

Front floor area on both sides of car corroding

Gearbox exhaust support bracket split

Pass 23 May 2008 86,953 miles

Corrosion by nearside jacking point

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 20 May 2008 86,953 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Corrosion by nearside jacking point

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Apr 2007 85,904 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2006 85,693 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2006 85,689 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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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C951 CBX is a 1986 Rover Mini in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1986 Rover Mini models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.5% with a typical mileage of 52,889 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 C951 CBX, 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 40 years old, this Rover Mini is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was C951 CBX registered?

C951 CBX is a 1986 Rover Mini, first registered on 8 May 1986.

Is C951 CBX safe to buy?

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