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B620 OLC

1985 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2016
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

65,499 mi
Last recorded65,499 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2016
Typical for 1985 Rover Mini50,678 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB620 OLC
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Fail 4 Nov 2016 65,499 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by damage both front and rear bumpers missing (6.1.C.1)

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play looks loose (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Upper Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front mount in two areas ( inner wheel arch and floor) (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis (6.1.B.1a)

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front subframe rear mount areas are excessively corroded under car but plated inside (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 14 Oct 2015 65,303 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 9 Oct 2015 65,296 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

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

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint joint insecure (2.5.B.2a)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Sep 2006 63,618 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2006 63,617 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit breaking up (2.5.C.1d)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

slight play im both front w/bearings

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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B620 OLC is a 1985 Rover Mini in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 B620 OLC, 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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B620 OLC is a 1985 Rover Mini, first registered on 13 February 1985.

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