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C387 GRO

1986 Rover Mini

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2024
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

69,741 mi
Last recorded69,741 miles
Recorded on3 May 2023
Typical for 1986 Rover Mini52,889 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC387 GRO
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 May 2023 69,741 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at front (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corrosion on boot floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 27 Apr 2023 69,650 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed cracking on outer shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at front (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on shoulders and between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corrosion on boot floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2022 69,525 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at front (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on inner shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on inner shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced boot floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 14 Apr 2022 69,525 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear reverse light on permanently (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear reverse light on permanently (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at front (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on inner shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on inner shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced boot floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2021 69,201 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint with front pipes (6.1.2 (a))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security boot floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing and wearing on inner shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and wearing on inner shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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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C387 GRO is a 1986 Rover Mini in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 C387 GRO, 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 C387 GRO registered?

C387 GRO is a 1986 Rover Mini, first registered on 28 January 1986.

Is C387 GRO safe to buy?

The MOT history for C387 GRO shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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