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F524 SYE

1988 Rover Mini

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2014
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

72,413 mi
Last recorded72,413 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2013
Typical for 1988 Rover Mini57,367 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF524 SYE
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2013 72,413 miles

stone chip in screen

wiper starting to split

Fail 9 Aug 2013 72,413 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

stone chip in screen

wiper starting to split

Pass 26 Sep 2011 71,196 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2011 71,196 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Sep 2010 70,844 miles

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

brake pipes coated with grease

dampness at o/s front flexible brake hose to caliper

n/s and o/s front headlamp aim patterns not fully clear

n/s and o/s rear tyres have slight radial cracking

o/s front tyre has slight radial cracking

Fail 7 Sep 2010 70,844 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

brake pipes coated with grease

dampness at o/s front flexible brake hose to caliper

n/s and o/s front headlamp aim patterns not fully clear

n/s and o/s rear tyres have slight radial cracking

o/s front tyre has slight radial cracking

Pass 8 Sep 2009 69,948 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

both rear tyres starting to perish

Fail 1 Sep 2009 69,927 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

both rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 29 Jul 2008 68,589 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2008 68,439 miles

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

Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Nearside Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Steering column shaft has excessive end float (2.1.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

front indicators becoming pale

front to rear metal fuel pipe starting to corrode

front tyres close to wheel arches on full lock

n/s/r tyre wearing unevenly

o/s/f tyre starting to perish

o/s/r tyre starting to perish

slight corrosion starting on o/s/f upper shock absorber mount

slight exhaust blow on 'y'piece

slight fluctuation on front brakes

slight play in both rear radius arms

slight play in n/s/f upper swivel

Pass 23 Aug 2007 67,670 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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F524 SYE 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 54.5%.

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 F524 SYE, 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 F524 SYE registered?

F524 SYE is a 1988 Rover Mini, first registered on 14 November 1988.

Is F524 SYE safe to buy?

The MOT history for F524 SYE shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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