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F24 TJT

1988 Rover Mini

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2026
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

53,246 mi
Last recorded53,246 miles
Recorded on9 May 2025
Typical for 1988 Rover Mini57,367 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF24 TJT
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Pass 9 May 2025 53,246 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2024 51,129 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2024 51,126 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated small hole (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 17 Oct 2023 51,117 miles

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side low effort (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel very low effort (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel very low effort (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2022 50,152 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2022 50,152 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Fail 24 Apr 2017 50,132 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded area behind valence (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded boot floor (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded area behind valence (2.4.A.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front floor panel getting rusty

Offside Rear Inner wheel arch getting rusty

front sub-frame mountings deteriorating

rear sub-frame getting rusty

Pass 7 May 2016 48,934 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

engine oil leaks

underneath veh coated in undersill

Fail 5 May 2016 48,932 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

engine oil leaks

underneath veh coated in undersill

Pass 7 May 2015 47,969 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine oil leaks

Fail 20 Apr 2015 46,971 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Apr 2014 46,985 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2013 45,580 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 12 Apr 2013 45,580 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 44,220 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 43,135 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 41,776 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 40,048 miles

fuel cap seal starting to perish

inner front wheel arches starting to rust around rear of headlights

slight play in front suspension swivel joints

Fail 17 Apr 2009 40,048 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

fuel cap seal starting to perish

inner front wheel arches starting to rust around rear of headlights

slight play in front suspension swivel joints

Pass 28 Feb 2008 38,047 miles

rear sub-frame getting rusty

slight play in front suspension swivel joints

Fail 26 Feb 2008 38,024 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

rear sub-frame getting rusty

slight play in front suspension swivel joints

Pass 2 Feb 2007 34,555 miles

Front of nearside outer sill corroded

Front of offside sill corroded

Fail 1 Feb 2007 34,555 miles

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

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Check rear brake condition and operation

Front of Nearside outer sill corroded

Front of Offside outer sill corroded

Pass 3 Feb 2006 30,609 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2006 30,605 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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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F24 TJT is a 1988 Rover Mini in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

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 F24 TJT, 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 F24 TJT registered?

F24 TJT is a 1988 Rover Mini, first registered on 5 August 1988.

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