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C400 HUR

1986 Rover Mini

Green Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Sep 2026
Tests33 (20 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate60.6%

Mileage

2,292 mi
Last recorded2,292 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 1986 Rover Mini52,889 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC400 HUR
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1986
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 13 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2025 2,292 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2024 205 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases holed before end pipe (6.1.2 (a))

front exhaust deteriorated

Fail 14 Aug 2024 203 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases holed before end pipe (6.1.2 (a))

front exhaust deteriorated

Pass 1 Sep 2023 68 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2023 54 miles

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

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill / floor area near jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2022 99,930 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front sill/inner arch corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

corrosion to underside

Fail 1 Sep 2022 99,929 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front sill/inner arch corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

corrosion to underside

Pass 26 Aug 2021 99,682 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 23 Aug 2021 99,678 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Brake drum contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Indicator switch insecure (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 4 Sep 2020 98,843 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Sep 2020 98,842 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2019 98,463 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2018 98,356 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 97,709 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2017 97,707 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Pass 18 Apr 2016 97,413 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2016 97,413 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 17 Apr 2015 96,871 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 96,394 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2014 96,393 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Apr 2013 96,290 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2012 96,166 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2012 96,164 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2011 96,033 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 95,826 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2010 95,726 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Apr 2009 95,535 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2009 95,535 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 17 Apr 2008 95,105 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 Apr 2008 95,105 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Apr 2007 94,481 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 94,125 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2006 94,125 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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C400 HUR is a 1986 Rover Mini in Green with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.6%.

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 C400 HUR, 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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C400 HUR is a 1986 Rover Mini, first registered on 8 May 1986.

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