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B425 HDP

1985 Rover Mini

Orange Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

55,380 mi
Last recorded55,380 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2009
Typical for 1985 Rover Mini50,678 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB425 HDP
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1985
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2009 55,380 miles

Air filter insecure

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Oil leak

Top engine steady bar lose

Fail 1 Dec 2009 55,380 miles

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

Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Air filter insecure

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Oil leak

Top engine steady bar lose

Pass 3 Dec 2008 51,510 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 50,847 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Apr 2006 47,939 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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B425 HDP is a 1985 Rover Mini in Orange 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 B425 HDP, 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 B425 HDP registered?

B425 HDP is a 1985 Rover Mini, first registered on 1 March 1985.

Is B425 HDP safe to buy?

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