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C483 HJW

1986 Rover Mini

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2026
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

75,905 mi
Last recorded75,905 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2025
Typical for 1986 Rover Mini52,889 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC483 HJW
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1986
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2025 75,905 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Apr 2025 75,905 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2023 75,868 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2023 75,851 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Position lamp not working nearside & offside (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Position lamp not working nearside & offside (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Sep 2022 75,826 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2021 75,807 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2021 75,807 miles

Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Sep 2020 75,798 miles
Pass 20 May 2019 75,710 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2018 75,702 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2018 75,702 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Nov 2017 75,597 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Fail 15 Nov 2017 75,597 miles

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

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

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 HJW is a 1986 Rover Mini in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 C483 HJW, 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 HJW registered?

C483 HJW is a 1986 Rover Mini, first registered on 12 March 1986.

Is C483 HJW safe to buy?

The MOT history for C483 HJW shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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