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F388 ETA

1988 Rover Mini

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

14,219 mi
Last recorded14,219 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 1988 Rover Mini57,367 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF388 ETA
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 14,219 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2025 13,840 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Slight leak from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2024 13,426 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Jun 2024 13,422 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2023 13,026 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2022 12,808 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Jun 2022 12,808 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2021 12,544 miles

Rust occurring in under sills and floors

Pass 18 Jun 2020 12,362 miles

Front floor/sills rusting

Pass 20 Jun 2019 12,118 miles

Nearside Front Outer sill corroding

Offside Front Outer sill corrroding

Pass 25 Jun 2018 11,919 miles

Rust occurring around both front floors and sills

Pass 14 Jun 2017 11,893 miles

Rust nearside front sill, offside front sill/floor & offside front arch at rear

offside front tie bar bush worn

Pass 14 Jun 2016 11,891 miles

Rust occouring various areas

Pass 4 Jun 2015 11,832 miles

Rust various areas underside

Pass 13 Jun 2014 11,734 miles

Oil leak

driver side bottom sell coroded

passenger side bottom sell coroded

Fail 12 Jun 2014 11,734 miles

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

Oil leak

driver side bottom sell coroded

passenger side bottom sell coroded

Pass 24 Jun 2013 11,631 miles

Front floors and sills rusty

Nearside rack boot cracking

Fail 20 Jun 2012 115,615 miles

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

Rust in O/S/F sill

Rust in both front floors

Pass 20 Jun 2012 115,615 miles

Rust in O/S/F sill

Rust in both front floors

Pass 7 Jun 2011 11,564 miles

Offside front A panel rusty

Offside front floor rusty

Rust nearside sill

Pass 8 Jun 2010 11,357 miles

bit of movement nearside front top suspension ball joint

bit of wear to clutch and brake pedal rubbers

fuel cap seal cracking

fuel pipe rusty

hint of play in steering rack

nearside front shock absorber damp

offside front suspension tie bar front bush splitting

pin hole nearside steering rack boot

rust front of nearside outer sill

rust front of offside outer sill

rust ocurring offside front wing A panel

rust ocurring rear subframe both sides at rear

rust offside front floor

rust offside front inner wing at rear

stonechips to windscreen

wipers do not self park

Pass 4 Jun 2009 11,128 miles

Fuel cap seal splitting

Rust in nearside outer sill and offside front arch

Slight splitting of front brake hoses

Wipers not self parking

Pass 24 Jun 2008 10,839 miles

Corrosion at rear of offside front inner wing

Corrosion front of nearside outer sill

Fuel cap seal perishing

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Fail 10 Jun 2008 10,826 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Corrosion at rear of offside front inner wing

Fuel cap seal perishing

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 12 Jun 2007 10,547 miles

Front track control arm bushes cracking

Nearside front sill rusty

Nearside lower ball joint worn slightly

Rear subframe rusty

Slight oil leak

Pass 6 Jun 2006 10,043 miles

See advisory points on test number 381863656190

Fail 2 Jun 2006 10,043 miles

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

corrosion in rear of offside front arch,nearside outer sill ,rear subframe. †Nearside front metal brake pipe and rear fuel pipe rusty.

engine steady bar bushes worn

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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F388 ETA is a 1988 Rover Mini in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 F388 ETA, 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 F388 ETA registered?

F388 ETA is a 1988 Rover Mini, first registered on 1 August 1988.

Is F388 ETA safe to buy?

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