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C483 GUH

1986 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

9,616 mi
Last recorded9,616 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2025
Typical for 1986 Rover Mini52,889 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC483 GUH
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2025 9,616 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2024 8,241 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2023 7,358 miles
Pass 3 May 2022 5,409 miles
Pass 25 May 2021 3,670 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2020 3,288 miles
Pass 1 May 2019 2,312 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 1 May 2019 2,312 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 May 2018 441 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 26,291 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 25,392 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 25,387 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2014 25,381 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2013 25,374 miles
Pass 12 May 2012 25,370 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2011 25,366 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2010 25,362 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2009 25,357 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2008 25,353 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2007 25,348 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2006 24,796 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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C483 GUH is a 1986 Rover Mini in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 C483 GUH, 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 C483 GUH registered?

C483 GUH is a 1986 Rover Mini, first registered on 11 March 1986.

Is C483 GUH safe to buy?

The MOT history for C483 GUH shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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