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B36 DTG

1985 Rover Mini

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2021
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

99,162 mi
Last recorded99,162 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2020
Typical for 1985 Rover Mini50,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB36 DTG
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2020 99,162 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2018 97,492 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2017 94,886 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2017 94,886 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid X 2 (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 23 Sep 2016 89,876 miles

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

Fail 15 Sep 2016 89,689 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced no beam pattern (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working side light (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Body has a projection caused by corrosion floor pan (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working sidelight (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Body has a projection caused by corrosion floor pan (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle boot lid (6.2.B.1c)

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

Nearside Front passenger seat loose

unable to open fuel cap

Pass 9 Jun 2015 89,754 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 2 Jun 2015 89,746 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 18 Sep 2014 89,684 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2014 89,683 miles

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

Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 19 Aug 2013 89,209 miles

Oil leak

Coolant leak

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

Fail 6 Aug 2013 89,209 miles

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

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

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Coolant leak

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

Oil leak

Pass 20 Aug 2012 85,654 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 20 Aug 2012 85,654 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 26 Aug 2011 79,646 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2011 79,121 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Pass 27 Aug 2010 77,462 miles

welding has been carried out throughout vehicle [satisfactory at time of test]

Pass 17 Oct 2008 75,891 miles

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

rear seats not fitted

surface corrosion on front braking discs

Fail 17 Oct 2008 75,888 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear seats not fitted

surface corrosion on front braking discs

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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B36 DTG is a 1985 Rover Mini in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 B36 DTG, 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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B36 DTG is a 1985 Rover Mini, first registered on 29 May 1985.

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