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F365 UJT

1988 Rover Mini

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2011
Tests11 (5 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate45.5%

Mileage

82,859 mi
Last recorded82,859 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2010
Typical for 1988 Rover Mini57,367 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF365 UJT
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 6 fail
Fail 24 Jun 2010 82,859 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2010 82,859 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2010 82,840 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Front subframe rear mounts soft/splitting

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 24 Jun 2009 76,971 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

Fail 17 Jun 2009 76,945 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

Pass 24 Jun 2008 67,540 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2008 67,514 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Jun 2007 66,809 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2007 66,809 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Feb 2006 64,879 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2006 64,879 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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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F365 UJT is a 1988 Rover Mini in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 45.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 F365 UJT, 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 F365 UJT registered?

F365 UJT is a 1988 Rover Mini, first registered on 21 September 1988.

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