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C223 JOV

1986 Rover Mini

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

69,420 mi
Last recorded69,420 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 1986 Rover Mini52,889 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC223 JOV
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 69,420 miles

Central Rear Fuel hose deteriorated (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Fail 6 May 2026 69,420 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Central Rear Fuel hose deteriorated (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Pass 11 Mar 2025 68,261 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2024 66,417 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2024 86,402 miles

Brake linkage has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear or maladjustment brake pedal has significant travel before brakes start to apply ..no brake effort recorded at rear wheels (1.1.15 (f))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt suspension unit ball joint boot (hi-lo unit ) (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn radius arm bush /pin (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt suspension unit ball joint boot (hi-lo unit ) (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component insecurely attached hi-lo suspension unit adjuster not locked (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt suspension unit ball joint boot (hi-lo unit ) (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn radius arm pin/bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt suspension unit ball joint boot (hi-lo unit ) (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Vehicle Identification Number not displayed (0.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Nov 2022 65,287 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2020 64,954 miles

steering rack boots split

Pass 14 Sep 2019 64,524 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2018 64,115 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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C223 JOV is a 1986 Rover Mini in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 C223 JOV, 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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What year was C223 JOV registered?

C223 JOV is a 1986 Rover Mini, first registered on 8 March 1986.

Is C223 JOV safe to buy?

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