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C496 BSL

1986 Rover Mini

Beige Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2022
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

44,257 mi
Last recorded44,257 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2021
Typical for 1986 Rover Mini52,889 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC496 BSL
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1986
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2021 44,257 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2021 44,257 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2020 44,219 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2020 44,217 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Pass 19 Jul 2018 44,146 miles

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

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements tell-tal inop (4.5.3 (a) (i))

aux belt in poor condition & slack

Fail 18 Jul 2018 44,144 miles

All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Speedometer cannot be illuminated (7.8 (c) (ii))

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

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements tell-tal inop (4.5.3 (a) (i))

aux belt in poor condition & slack

Pass 27 Jul 2017 43,747 miles

1 seat fitted at time of test

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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C496 BSL is a 1986 Rover Mini in Beige with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 C496 BSL, 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 C496 BSL registered?

C496 BSL is a 1986 Rover Mini, first registered on 21 March 1986.

Is C496 BSL safe to buy?

The MOT history for C496 BSL shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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