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F274 YCL

1988 Rover Mini

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2025
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

47,143 mi
Last recorded47,143 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2024
Typical for 1988 Rover Mini57,367 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF274 YCL
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1988
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2024 47,143 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Apr 2024 47,143 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2022 46,923 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2020 46,701 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Oct 2019 46,555 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2018 46,110 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2017 45,889 miles

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

Fail 10 Oct 2017 45,886 miles

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Pass 27 Sep 2016 45,653 miles

Offside Rear Tyre cracking

Pass 25 Sep 2015 45,231 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2014 44,859 miles

Nearside Inner Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area modified, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)

Pass 26 Sep 2014 44,859 miles

Nearside Inner Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area modified, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)

Pass 26 Sep 2013 44,352 miles

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)

Fail 24 Sep 2013 44,309 miles

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)

Pass 28 Sep 2012 43,739 miles

rubber seal on petrol cap perishing

slight play in both front hub bearings

Fail 27 Sep 2012 43,735 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

rubber seal on petrol cap perishing

slight play in both front hub bearings

Pass 27 Sep 2011 41,237 miles

advise support for rear brake pipe accross rear subframe

coolant leak poss thermostate housing

front tyres touch inner wing when forced and suspended

n/s door mirror not clearly visible from drivers seat

n/s front inner wing upper part corrosion and hole

relay under bonnet on o/s fixing broken

repair to o/s reas boot/floor unable to access due to sealer

repairs to o/s floor and sill unable to access due to sealer

wipers not parking

Pass 13 Dec 2008 34,570 miles

slight movement in o/s front ball joints

steering gaitors-surface cracks

Pass 26 Nov 2007 34,305 miles

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

play in steering rack n/s

Fail 21 Nov 2007 34,305 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

n/s sill rusted front end

play in steering rack n/s

Pass 29 Nov 2006 33,978 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2005 33,600 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

coolant leak from radiator/water pump area

Pass 16 Nov 2005 33,600 miles

coolant leak from radiator/water pump area

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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F274 YCL is a 1988 Rover Mini in Grey with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 F274 YCL, 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 F274 YCL registered?

F274 YCL is a 1988 Rover Mini, first registered on 24 September 1988.

Is F274 YCL safe to buy?

The MOT history for F274 YCL shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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