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C257 RBV

1986 Rover Mini

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2025
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

40,623 mi
Last recorded40,623 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2024
Typical for 1986 Rover Mini52,889 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC257 RBV
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2024 40,623 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2023 39,028 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2022 38,129 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2021 37,200 miles

Horn not working properly switch (7.7 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre screw ()

some grease around cv boots

Pass 16 May 2020 36,585 miles

Horn not working properly Swith (7.7 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2014 32,501 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 Nov 2013 22,177 miles

145 x10 wheels and tyres fitted at time of retest

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

corrosion around rear kacking points and rear subframe slightly corroding

passenger door hinges worn

Fail 11 Nov 2013 22,158 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Shock absorber missing (2.7.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

both rear tyres close to legal limit and offside rear passenger side slight side wall damaged

corrosion around rear kacking points and rear subframe slightly corroding

passenger door hinges worn

Fail 7 Mar 2013 21,153 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Inner Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

brake pedal rubber deteriating

lower inner lower arm bushes deteriating

Pass 3 Mar 2012 12,096 miles

front to rear brake pipe corroded

possable intermitant fault at windscreen wiper stalk all functions working at time of test

slight imbalance at front brakes

Fail 3 Mar 2012 12,096 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front to rear brake pipe corroded

possable intermitant fault at windscreen wiper stalk all functions working at time of test

slight imbalance at front brakes

Pass 10 Feb 2011 11,220 miles

slight play in ns/f wheel bearing

Fail 29 Dec 2010 112,204 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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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C257 RBV is a 1986 Rover Mini in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 C257 RBV, 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 C257 RBV registered?

C257 RBV is a 1986 Rover Mini, first registered on 31 December 1986.

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