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C421 ETT

1986 Rover Mini

Cream Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2026
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

38,840 mi
Last recorded38,840 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2025
Typical for 1986 Rover Mini52,889 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC421 ETT
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1986
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2025 38,840 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2019 38,831 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2015 38,590 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2015 38,588 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 2 Apr 2014 38,235 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 31 Mar 2014 38,233 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is fractured (3.1.9)

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Mar 2013 37,771 miles

underbody heavily undersealed

Fail 27 Mar 2013 37,771 miles

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

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

underbody heavily undersealed

Pass 3 Apr 2012 37,300 miles

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Fail 29 Mar 2012 37,275 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 4 Apr 2011 35,656 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2011 35,655 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Fail 31 Mar 2011 35,648 miles

Front Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 6 Apr 2010 34,553 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2010 34,551 miles

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

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

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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C421 ETT is a 1986 Rover Mini in Cream with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 C421 ETT, 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 C421 ETT registered?

C421 ETT is a 1986 Rover Mini, first registered on 11 February 1986.

Is C421 ETT safe to buy?

The MOT history for C421 ETT shows 15 tests with a 53.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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