1985 Rover MINI 1.0L Petrol · C132 YEC
1985 Rover MINI (1.0L, petrol). First registered 01/08/1985. Recorded mileage 80,347 miles. MOT valid until 14/02/2027.
- Make & Model
- ROVER MINI
- Year / Origin
- 1985 · Cardiff
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 14/02/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 80,347 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1985
- Engine
- 998cc
C132 YEC Key Findings
- 18 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/02/2026
- 80,347 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring exhaust & emissions items (11 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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C132 YEC Mileage History
- 11/08/200669,999 mi
- 24/08/200769,993 mi-6 mi
- 04/09/200769,999 mi+6 mi
- 11/09/200869,999 mi
- 19/09/200869,999 mi
- 18/09/200969,999 mi
- 06/09/201069,999 mi
- 06/09/201069,999 mi
- 29/06/201869,999 mi
- 17/09/201969,999 mi
- 20/09/201970,001 mi+2 mi
- 02/02/202370,008 mi+7 mi
- 15/02/202370,008 mi
- 07/02/202470,999 mi+991 mi
- 07/02/202470,999 mi
- 04/02/202576,487 mi+5,488 mi
- 04/02/202680,326 mi+3,839 mi
- 09/02/202680,347 mi+21 mi
Average of roughly 531 miles per year across 18 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
C132 YEC MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
18 MOT tests are recorded for this 1985 Rover Mini (C132 YEC) between August 2006 and February 2026.
The record contains 11 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 09 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 7 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Exhaust & Emissions (11 issues), Lighting (8 issues), Windscreen (6 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Steering (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 25 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”; “Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 ”.
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