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F476 RSC

1988 Rover Mini

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

8,894 mi
Last recorded8,894 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 1988 Rover Mini57,367 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF476 RSC
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 8,894 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2024 8,531 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2024 8,531 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 May 2023 8,428 miles
Pass 26 May 2022 8,057 miles
Fail 25 May 2022 8,057 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Jun 2021 7,385 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2019 7,360 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2018 7,359 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2017 7,356 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 5 Jul 2016 7,350 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 5 Jul 2016 7,350 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Oil leak ()

Pass 7 Jul 2015 7,347 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2015 7,347 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2014 7,341 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2014 7,339 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2013 7,332 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2013 7,332 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 9 Jul 2012 7,329 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2012 7,329 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 6 Jul 2011 7,326 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2010 7,323 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2009 7,320 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2009 7,320 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Jul 2008 7,312 miles

front number plate slight damage

Fail 8 Jul 2008 7,312 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Oil leak

front number plate slight damage

Pass 9 Jul 2007 7,305 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2006 7,300 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2005 7,296 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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F476 RSC is a 1988 Rover Mini in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 F476 RSC, 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 F476 RSC registered?

F476 RSC is a 1988 Rover Mini, first registered on 1 August 1988.

Is F476 RSC safe to buy?

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