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F156 YOE

1988 Rover Mini

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

5,224 mi
Last recorded5,224 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2009
Typical for 1988 Rover Mini57,367 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF156 YOE
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2009 5,224 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2009 5,224 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Oct 2008 833 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2007 91,420 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2006 42,719 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2006 42,719 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside rear brake efficeny's low

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside front suspension bump stop missing

Slight distortion on front brakes

Slight play in ball joints

Steering rack gaiter twisted

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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F156 YOE is a 1988 Rover Mini in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 F156 YOE, 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.

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What year was F156 YOE registered?

F156 YOE is a 1988 Rover Mini, first registered on 21 November 1988.

Is F156 YOE safe to buy?

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