MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
80,671 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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idle speed is slightly high
offside floor corroded
engine stabiliser insecure
steering makes a noise when going from lock to lock under load no obvious faults at time of test
two bolts missing from boot catch
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt of the wrong type. (5.1.1)
Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Statutory seat belt of the wrong type. (5.1.1)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1) DANGEROUS
engine stabiliser insecure
idle speed is slightly high
offside floor corroded
steering makes a noise when going from lock to lock under load no obvious faults at time of test
two bolts missing from boot catch
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
corrosion.on.battery.box..slight.blow.on.exhaust
Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
How Reliable is the Rover Mini?
Based on 519,169 MOT tests across 45,631 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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F188 XLV is a 1988 Rover Mini in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
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 F188 XLV, 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 F188 XLV registered?
F188 XLV is a 1988 Rover Mini, first registered on 19 August 1988.
Is F188 XLV safe to buy?
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