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E850 NFF

1988 Rover Mini

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

24,449 mi
Last recorded24,449 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
Typical for 1988 Rover Mini57,367 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE850 NFF
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2026 24,449 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2025 24,407 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2024 24,362 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2023 24,331 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2022 24,257 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2022 24,254 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 8 Jul 2021 24,177 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2020 24,154 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2019 24,074 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Jul 2018 24,048 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2017 24,040 miles

Front both tyres slightly perished

Pass 22 Jul 2016 24,032 miles

Front brakes are slightly binding

Front tyres are perished in the tread

Pass 7 Jul 2015 24,024 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2015 24,021 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Pass 9 Jul 2014 24,007 miles

indicators flashing fast

presented with steel wheels to the front in place of alloys

Pass 21 Jun 2013 23,997 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 23,943 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 23,487 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2010 23,467 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2009 23,453 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 23,329 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both front seats have play

front tyres worn on edges

rear tyres peished

Pass 5 Jul 2007 23,290 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Jul 2006 23,267 miles

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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E850 NFF is a 1988 Rover Mini in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

Across all 1988 Rover Mini models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.9% with a typical mileage of 57,367 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 E850 NFF, 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 38 years old, this Rover Mini is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was E850 NFF registered?

E850 NFF is a 1988 Rover Mini, first registered on 15 April 1988.

Is E850 NFF safe to buy?

The MOT history for E850 NFF shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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