1985 Rover MINI 1.0L Petrol · C232 SDL
1985 Rover MINI (1.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Oct 1985. Recorded mileage 39,036 miles. MOT status: Failed.
- Make & Model
- ROVER MINI
- Year / Origin
- 1985 · Cardiff
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Failed
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 39,036 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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C232 SDL Key Findings
- 1 MOT test recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 29/06/2026
- 39,036 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 15 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (5 mentions)
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C232 SDL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
1 MOT test are recorded for this 1985 Rover Mini (C232 SDL) between June 2026 and June 2026.
The record contains 0 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 29 June 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (5 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Steering (2 issues), Bodywork (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 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: “Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt VC Gait”; “Offside Front Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))”; “Steering wheel likely to become detached (2.2.1 (b) (ii))”.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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