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B439 UWY

1985 Rover Mini

Orange Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2017
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

64,071 mi
Last recorded64,071 miles
Recorded on15 May 2017
Typical for 1985 Rover Mini50,678 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB439 UWY
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1985
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Fail 15 May 2017 64,071 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Centre exhaust mounting split

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

Offside Front Suspension knuckle joint dust cover adrift

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

Pass 11 Jun 2016 63,546 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 8 Jun 2015 62,810 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 62,100 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 28 May 2012 61,569 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 6 Jun 2011 61,032 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2011 61,032 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 60,925 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2010 60,925 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Nov 2006 57,698 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2006 57,690 miles

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

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

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

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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B439 UWY is a 1985 Rover Mini in Orange with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 B439 UWY, 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 B439 UWY registered?

B439 UWY is a 1985 Rover Mini, first registered on 4 March 1985.

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