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F255 HNJ

1988 Rover Mini

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

8,995 mi
Last recorded8,995 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 1988 Rover Mini57,367 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF255 HNJ
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Fail 7 Jul 2026 8,995 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Jun 2025 7,726 miles

o/s/f brake disc back plate bracket broken o/s outer sill showing signs of corrosion

Pass 12 Jun 2024 7,056 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2023 5,782 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2022 4,874 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2021 3,664 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2020 2,992 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2019 1,973 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 May 2018 13,544 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 12,852 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2016 12,852 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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.

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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F255 HNJ is a 1988 Rover Mini in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 F255 HNJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was F255 HNJ registered?

F255 HNJ is a 1988 Rover Mini, first registered on 1 August 1988.

Is F255 HNJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for F255 HNJ shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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