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B594 XEU

1985 Rover Mini

Yellow Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2013
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

36,213 mi
Last recorded36,213 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2012
Typical for 1985 Rover Mini50,678 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB594 XEU
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1985
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2012 36,213 miles

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

Offside front brake hose very close to drive shaft on full lock.

Offside front floor pan corroded

Side body kit fitted unable to fully inspect sill panels.

Fail 27 Mar 2012 36,213 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

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

Offside front brake hose very close to drive shaft on full lock.

Offside front floor pan corroded

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Side body kit fitted unable to fully inspect sill panels.

Fail 12 May 2010 36,187 miles

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

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

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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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B594 XEU is a 1985 Rover Mini in Yellow with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 B594 XEU, 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 B594 XEU registered?

B594 XEU is a 1985 Rover Mini, first registered on 14 February 1985.

Is B594 XEU safe to buy?

The MOT history for B594 XEU shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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