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B213 RUE

1985 Rover Mini

Gold Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2008
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

64,927 mi
Last recorded64,927 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2007
Typical for 1985 Rover Mini50,678 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB213 RUE
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1985
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2007 64,927 miles

Coolant leak

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Oil leak

Fail 16 Aug 2007 64,884 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Coolant leak

Offside Inner Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Oil leak

Pass 5 Aug 2006 61,568 miles

Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear wheel bearing (2.6.1)

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

Pass 9 Aug 2005 58,970 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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B213 RUE is a 1985 Rover Mini in Gold with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 B213 RUE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was B213 RUE registered?

B213 RUE is a 1985 Rover Mini, first registered on 21 March 1985.

Is B213 RUE safe to buy?

The MOT history for B213 RUE shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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