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F177 LKJ

1988 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

25,326 mi
Last recorded25,326 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2012
Typical for 1988 Rover Mini57,367 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF177 LKJ
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2012 25,326 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

nearside front tyre wearing edges of tread

Fail 25 Sep 2012 25,326 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2011 16,830 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2011 16,817 miles

Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

surface corrosion on some componts

Pass 13 Jan 2010 16,805 miles

Corrosion n/s/f inner wheel arch not in a prescribed area

Fail 12 Jan 2010 16,805 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Corrosion n/s/f inner wheel arch not in a prescribed area

Pass 2 Jan 2009 16,801 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear tyres perished

Pass 9 Jan 2008 16,755 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2008 16,755 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Jan 2007 16,719 miles

Both rear tires perished

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Hazard warning lights flash rapidly

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 10 Jan 2007 16,716 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Both raer tyres perished

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Hazard warning lights flash rapidly

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 20 Dec 2005 16,712 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2005 16,712 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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F177 LKJ is a 1988 Rover Mini in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 F177 LKJ, 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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F177 LKJ is a 1988 Rover Mini, first registered on 30 December 1988.

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