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B44 NKC

1985 Rover Mini

Purple Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2018
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

18,645 mi
Last recorded18,645 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2017
Typical for 1985 Rover Mini50,678 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB44 NKC
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1985
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2017 18,645 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 18,542 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 18,372 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 18,288 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 18,230 miles

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

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

washers mis-aligned

Pass 2 Jul 2010 18,041 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2010 18,041 miles

Nearside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 1 Apr 2006 18,353 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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B44 NKC is a 1985 Rover Mini in Purple with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 B44 NKC, 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

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What year was B44 NKC registered?

B44 NKC is a 1985 Rover Mini, first registered on 1 February 1985.

Is B44 NKC safe to buy?

The MOT history for B44 NKC shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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