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C18 CRX

1991 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 1380cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

9,558 mi
Last recorded9,558 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2025
Typical for 1991 Rover Mini56,005 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC18 CRX
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,380cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2025 9,558 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2024 9,470 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2023 9,290 miles

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush BUSH DETERIOATED. (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2022 9,174 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2020 8,875 miles

Vehicle undersealed

Pass 28 May 2019 8,846 miles
Fail 22 May 2019 8,846 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing no anti slip provision on the brake pedal (1.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened near side section of rear sub-frame holed and corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2014 8,780 miles

Nearside Outer Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Outer Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 30 Sep 2013 84,771 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

battery cable loose ar rear

Pass 8 Oct 2012 81,259 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 3 Oct 2011 77,930 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 74,158 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2010 74,158 miles

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

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

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 30 Sep 2009 6,911 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 6,468 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 5,781 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 52,409 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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C18 CRX is a 1991 Rover Mini in Red with a 1,380cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

Across all 1991 Rover Mini models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.5% with a typical mileage of 56,005 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 C18 CRX, 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 35 years old, this Rover Mini is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was C18 CRX registered?

C18 CRX is a 1991 Rover Mini, first registered on 31 December 1991.

Is C18 CRX safe to buy?

The MOT history for C18 CRX shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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