MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
80,431 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Vehicle Details
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Front grease on cv no split
Offside Front cv cracking
Rear hand brake poor
How Reliable is the Rover Mini?
Based on 519,169 MOT tests across 45,631 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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B242 ORT is a 1985 Rover Mini in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.
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 B242 ORT, 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
How do I check the history of B242 ORT?
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What year was B242 ORT registered?
B242 ORT is a 1985 Rover Mini, first registered on 25 March 1985.
Is B242 ORT safe to buy?
The MOT history for B242 ORT shows 4 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does B242 ORT have outstanding finance?
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