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B103 EHR

1985 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2021
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

67,310 mi
Last recorded67,310 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2021
Typical for 1985 Rover Mini50,678 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB103 EHR
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Fail 7 Oct 2021 67,310 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Emissions not tested tickover way to high (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Steering locking device ineffective track rod end lock nut loose (2.1.3 (d))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2019 57,194 miles

idle speed high

Fail 19 Jul 2019 57,194 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

idle speed high

Pass 15 Jun 2018 66,800 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2018 66,793 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Floor excessively deteriorated floor (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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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B103 EHR is a 1985 Rover Mini in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 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 B103 EHR, 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 B103 EHR registered?

B103 EHR is a 1985 Rover Mini, first registered on 1 February 1985.

Is B103 EHR safe to buy?

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