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785 BHR

2001 Rover Mini

Multi-colour Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jan 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

29,617 mi
Last recorded29,617 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2001 Rover Mini35,698 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration785 BHR
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year2001
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 29,617 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Grease (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Jan 2025 28,440 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2021 28,352 miles
Pass 4 May 2020 28,349 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2018 28,297 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 28,215 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 28,208 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 28,203 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 27,658 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 27,333 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2006 27,333 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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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785 BHR is a 2001 Rover Mini in Multi-colour with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 2001 Rover Mini models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.4% with a typical mileage of 35,698 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 785 BHR, 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 25 years old, this Rover Mini is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was 785 BHR registered?

785 BHR is a 2001 Rover Mini, first registered on 26 March 2001.

Is 785 BHR safe to buy?

The MOT history for 785 BHR shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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