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F160 XOB

1988 Rover Mini

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

95,995 mi
Last recorded95,995 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 1988 Rover Mini57,367 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF160 XOB
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 95,995 miles

Nearside Rear radius arm slight play

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 1 May 2025 95,344 miles

Offside Rear radius arm slight play in bearing

Pass 30 Apr 2024 94,975 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear radius arm slight play in bearing

Pass 15 Feb 2023 94,010 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2022 91,596 miles

Offside Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Apr 2022 91,589 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2021 91,531 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Apr 2021 91,531 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2019 91,161 miles

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Jul 2019 91,156 miles

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

Front Exhaust system insecure bracket loose (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wing by top door hinge (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached rebound rubber (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Jul 2018 90,659 miles

Offside Front tyre cracking on outer edge

Fail 19 Jul 2018 90,658 miles

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

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting floor above heel board (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Front tyre cracking on outer edge

Pass 24 Jul 2017 90,453 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2016 89,632 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2016 89,628 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings boot floor (6.1.B.2)

Offside Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Pass 15 Jun 2015 88,495 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

bonnet stay missing

Fail 12 Jun 2015 88,495 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

bonnet stay missing

Pass 17 Jun 2014 87,921 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

offside front washer slightly blocked

Fail 17 Jun 2014 87,920 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

offside front washer slightly blocked

Pass 22 Jun 2013 86,711 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 85,944 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 85,401 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 84,917 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 83,950 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 82,565 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2008 82,511 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 20 Sep 2007 81,141 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 80,814 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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F160 XOB is a 1988 Rover Mini in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 F160 XOB, 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 F160 XOB registered?

F160 XOB is a 1988 Rover Mini, first registered on 5 August 1988.

Is F160 XOB safe to buy?

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