1985 Rover MINI 1.0L Petrol · B748 COM
1985 Rover MINI (1.0L, petrol). First registered 12 Feb 1985. Recorded mileage 32,453 miles. MOT expired on 18 May 2023.
- Make & Model
- ROVER MINI
- Year / Origin
- 1985 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 18 May 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 32,453 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Available on IAGC
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B748 COM Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 07/09/2023
- 32,453 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring exhaust & emissions items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
B748 COM MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 1985 Rover Mini (B748 COM) between May 2022 and September 2023.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 07 September 2023 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Lighting (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))”; “Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”; “Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))”.
B748 COM Mileage History
- 20/05/202232,451 mi
- 07/09/202332,453 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 2 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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