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F524 JKX

1988 Rover Mini

Grey Petrol 988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2027
Tests32 (21 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate65.6%

Mileage

15,923 mi
Last recorded15,923 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2026
Typical for 1988 Rover Mini57,367 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF524 JKX
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1988
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine988cc

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MOT History

21 pass 11 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2026 15,923 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

various underside areas corroded

Pass 16 Sep 2025 15,913 miles

General age related under body corrosion

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2024 15,895 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 24 Sep 2024 15,895 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 29 Aug 2023 15,890 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Under body covered in a under seal and has slight corrosion in places

Pass 30 Aug 2022 15,736 miles

Minor underbody corrosion and wax oiled in places not allowing full inspection

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Corroded in places (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre obviously under inflated All four tyres (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 9 Sep 2021 15,732 miles

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Fail 9 Sep 2021 15,732 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 8 Sep 2020 15,726 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2019 15,725 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2018 15,710 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2018 15,710 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Offside Rear Brake slightly beginning to hang up

Pass 25 Jul 2017 15,702 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 25 Jul 2017 15,702 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Aug 2016 15,617 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2016 15,617 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Aug 2015 15,481 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2015 15,481 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2014 15,390 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 23 Aug 2013 15,163 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2013 15,163 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Pass 10 Aug 2012 14,786 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2012 14,786 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2011 13,531 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2010 13,089 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2010 13,084 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2009 10,550 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2008 7,512 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2007 82,795 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2007 82,795 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2006 81,145 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2006 81,145 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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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F524 JKX is a 1988 Rover Mini in Grey with a 988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.6%.

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 F524 JKX, 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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F524 JKX is a 1988 Rover Mini, first registered on 30 August 1988.

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