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C146 JRN

1986 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2013
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

51,521 mi
Last recorded51,521 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2012
Typical for 1986 Rover Mini52,889 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC146 JRN
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2012 51,521 miles

N/S front lower ball joint dust cover deteriorated

oil seal o/S driver shaft to gearbox and gear selecter seal oil leak

Fail 13 Jan 2012 51,367 miles

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

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

Pass 10 Dec 2010 89,040 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2009 86,027 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2009 86,025 miles

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

Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.4)

Nearside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2008 82,423 miles

ENGINE BAY MODIFIED AND STREGNTHED

Fail 7 Mar 2008 82,420 miles

Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Vehicle Identification Number not permanently displayed (6.3.5.a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

ENGINE BAY MODIFIED AND STREGNTHED

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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C146 JRN is a 1986 Rover Mini in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1986 Rover Mini models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.5% with a typical mileage of 52,889 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 C146 JRN, 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 40 years old, this Rover Mini is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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C146 JRN is a 1986 Rover Mini, first registered on 1 January 1986.

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