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F282 DGF

1988 Rover Mini

Yellow Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2009
Tests2 (2 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

18,082 mi
Last recorded18,082 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2008
Typical for 1988 Rover Mini57,367 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF282 DGF
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1988
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

2 pass
Pass 22 Dec 2008 18,082 miles

front indicators pale

rear lamps pale

slight play offside front top ball joint

slight play rear radius arms

surface rust by jacking points

Pass 19 May 2007 17,895 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

floor has had repairs

nearside rear tyre perished

rear lens clear

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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F282 DGF is a 1988 Rover Mini in Yellow with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 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 F282 DGF, 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 F282 DGF registered?

F282 DGF is a 1988 Rover Mini, first registered on 24 August 1988.

Is F282 DGF safe to buy?

The MOT history for F282 DGF shows 2 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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