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B231 OSA

1985 Rover Mini

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

26,747 mi
Last recorded26,747 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2025
Typical for 1985 Rover Mini50,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB231 OSA
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1985
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2025 26,747 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2024 26,656 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Mar 2024 26,656 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2023 25,946 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2022 25,653 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Mar 2022 25,653 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2021 25,537 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2019 24,311 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2018 23,973 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2017 22,642 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 21,108 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2016 21,014 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Pass 25 Feb 2015 18,758 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2014 16,049 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 15,423 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2013 15,414 miles

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 28 Feb 2012 13,980 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2012 13,980 miles

Fuel pipe insecure (7.2.1)

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

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

Offside Front suspension retaining device ineffective (2.5.A.4)

Position lamp switch does not illuminate the front and rear position lamps with a single operation (1.1.A.2)

Pass 18 Mar 2006 13,482 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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B231 OSA is a 1985 Rover Mini in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 B231 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 B231 OSA registered?

B231 OSA is a 1985 Rover Mini, first registered on 21 June 1985.

Is B231 OSA safe to buy?

The MOT history for B231 OSA shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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