MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
8,351 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))
Nearside Front Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))
Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
Nearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))
Nearside Front Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))
Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
How Reliable is the Rover Mini?
Based on 519,169 MOT tests across 45,631 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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AEC 885S is a 1978 Rover Mini in Yellow with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
Across all 1978 Rover Mini models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.3% with a typical mileage of 54,379 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 AEC 885S, 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 48 years old, this Rover Mini is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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How do I check the history of AEC 885S?
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What year was AEC 885S registered?
AEC 885S is a 1978 Rover Mini, first registered on 1 March 1978.
Is AEC 885S safe to buy?
The MOT history for AEC 885S shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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