CarVerify

Free Car Check

B665 JJE

1985 Rover Mini

Yellow Petrol 1380cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

1,497 mi
Last recorded1,497 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 1985 Rover Mini50,678 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Rover
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationB665 JJE
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1985
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,380cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 1,497 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Mar 2025 1,462 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 19 Mar 2025 1,462 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Mar 2024 1,407 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes & underside covered in underseal (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside front & offside rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Mar 2023 1,082 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Mar 2022 770 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2021 155 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2020 6,061 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2019 5,778 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2019 5,770 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jan 2018 5,429 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2017 4,461 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2016 3,014 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2015 18,475 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2014 7,533 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2013 71,848 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 70,056 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2012 70,056 miles

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

Play to steering rack advise further investigation and possible replacement

Pass 12 Jan 2011 69,403 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2011 69,403 miles

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

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

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Jan 2010 69,000 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 67,763 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2008 66,144 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2007 61,553 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
Full Rover Mini reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

B665 JJE is a 1985 Rover Mini in Yellow with a 1,380cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 B665 JJE, 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

How do I check the history of B665 JJE?

You can check the full history of B665 JJE by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was B665 JJE registered?

B665 JJE is a 1985 Rover Mini, first registered on 5 February 1985.

Is B665 JJE safe to buy?

The MOT history for B665 JJE shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does B665 JJE have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on B665 JJE. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.