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C952 OWP

1985 Rover Mini

Silver Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2024
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

7,247 mi
Last recorded7,247 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2023
Typical for 1985 Rover Mini50,678 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC952 OWP
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1985
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2023 7,247 miles

Nearside Front floor to wheel arch corroded

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2022 6,890 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective slightly smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2021 6,621 miles

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2020 6,302 miles

oil leak from fuel pump

Pass 7 Oct 2019 5,917 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2018 5,243 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2017 4,699 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2017 4,699 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 13 Oct 2016 4,146 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2015 3,644 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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C952 OWP is a 1985 Rover Mini in Silver with a 1,300cc 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 C952 OWP, 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 C952 OWP registered?

C952 OWP is a 1985 Rover Mini, first registered on 24 August 1985.

Is C952 OWP safe to buy?

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