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B217 EOP

1985 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 1000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2025
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

50,342 mi
Last recorded50,342 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2024
Typical for 1985 Rover Mini50,678 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB217 EOP
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,000cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2024 50,342 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2023 50,180 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 24 Apr 2023 50,178 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced valance (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced valance (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 1 Jun 2018 49,648 miles
Pass 16 May 2017 48,904 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 48,216 miles
Fail 18 May 2016 48,189 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 6 May 2015 47,365 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 46,536 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 13 May 2014 46,536 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 9 May 2013 45,409 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

corrosion on rear sub frame

slight play in n/s inner steering joint

Pass 1 May 2012 44,208 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 3 May 2011 43,067 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

slight play in n/s inner steering joint

Pass 11 May 2010 41,923 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 15 May 2009 40,674 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Fail 12 May 2009 40,650 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Pass 30 May 2008 39,538 miles
Fail 15 May 2008 39,537 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 15 May 2007 38,137 miles
Fail 14 May 2007 38,137 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 May 2006 36,757 miles
Fail 4 May 2006 36,721 miles

Nearside Direction indicators not in good working order (function impaired) (1.5.A1b)

Offside Direction indicators not in good working order (function impaired) (1.5.A1b)

Offside Front Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit attachment fractured (2.4.F.1b)

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

headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

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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B217 EOP is a 1985 Rover Mini in Red with a 1,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 B217 EOP, 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 B217 EOP registered?

B217 EOP is a 1985 Rover Mini, first registered on 10 May 1985.

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