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F277 MLN

1988 Rover Mini

Cream Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

85,166 mi
Last recorded85,166 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 1988 Rover Mini57,367 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF277 MLN
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1988
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 1 Jun 2026 85,166 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2025 83,037 miles
Pass 14 May 2024 81,784 miles
Pass 23 May 2023 79,473 miles

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 May 2022 77,109 miles
Pass 10 May 2021 73,211 miles
Pass 26 May 2020 71,952 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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F277 MLN is a 1988 Rover Mini in Cream with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 F277 MLN, 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 F277 MLN registered?

F277 MLN is a 1988 Rover Mini, first registered on 1 August 1988.

Is F277 MLN safe to buy?

The MOT history for F277 MLN shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does F277 MLN have outstanding finance?

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