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C240 EKK

1986 Rover Mini

Brown Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2023
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

56,547 mi
Last recorded56,547 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2022
Typical for 1986 Rover Mini52,889 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC240 EKK
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1986
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2022 56,547 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2021 55,210 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2021 55,209 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor above subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn stabalizer bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Jun 2020 54,157 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement SLIGHT PLAY IN OFFSIDE REAR RADIUS ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Jun 2020 54,157 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement SLIGHT PLAY IN OFFSIDE REAR RADIUS ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2019 53,110 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

O/S FRONT WHEEL ARCH EXTENSION MISSING

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Jun 2018 50,512 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2018 50,512 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 May 2017 50,468 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 50,416 miles
Pass 24 May 2014 49,925 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 48,585 miles
Fail 31 May 2013 48,585 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 29 May 2012 47,317 miles
Fail 28 May 2012 47,317 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 2 Jun 2011 43,618 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 40,717 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 38,544 miles
Fail 29 May 2009 38,544 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2007 34,625 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 34,550 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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C240 EKK is a 1986 Rover Mini in Brown with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 C240 EKK, 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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C240 EKK is a 1986 Rover Mini, first registered on 1 January 1986.

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