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F270 NSL

1988 Rover Mini

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2018
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

83,599 mi
Last recorded83,599 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2017
Typical for 1988 Rover Mini57,367 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF270 NSL
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2017 83,599 miles

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

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

Pass 26 May 2016 79,490 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

oil leak

Pass 21 May 2015 60,799 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

n/s/r tyre sidewall cut

n/s/sill step corroded

Pass 30 Jan 2014 79,151 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2011 73,379 miles

damage to n/s front outer tyre wall and road wheel

rear main fuel hose cracking up

Fail 19 Oct 2010 73,377 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Front Upper Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

off side front tyre damaged

slight play in near side steering rack

Pass 18 Jan 2007 69,247 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2005 67,696 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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F270 NSL is a 1988 Rover Mini in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 F270 NSL, 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 F270 NSL registered?

F270 NSL is a 1988 Rover Mini, first registered on 22 December 1988.

Is F270 NSL safe to buy?

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