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B325 OLF

1985 Rover Mini

Maroon Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2023
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

10,848 mi
Last recorded10,848 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2022
Typical for 1985 Rover Mini50,678 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB325 OLF
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1985
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2022 10,848 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 18 Jul 2012 56,882 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Jul 2012 56,882 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Steering wheel locking device insecure (2.1.6) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2011 27,970 miles

nsf brake slightly binding

Pass 1 Jul 2010 27,960 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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B325 OLF is a 1985 Rover Mini in Maroon with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 B325 OLF, 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 B325 OLF registered?

B325 OLF is a 1985 Rover Mini, first registered on 4 April 1985.

Is B325 OLF safe to buy?

The MOT history for B325 OLF shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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