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B219 OSA

1985 Rover Mini

Orange Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2018
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

91,376 mi
Last recorded91,376 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2017
Typical for 1985 Rover Mini50,678 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB219 OSA
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1985
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2017 91,376 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 20 Nov 2017 91,359 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) DANGEROUS

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 23 Nov 2016 86,751 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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B219 OSA is a 1985 Rover Mini in Orange with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 B219 OSA, 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 B219 OSA registered?

B219 OSA is a 1985 Rover Mini, first registered on 25 June 1985.

Is B219 OSA safe to buy?

The MOT history for B219 OSA shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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