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F549 VCW

1989 Rover Mini

Green Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2022
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

36,014 mi
Last recorded36,014 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2021
Typical for 1989 Rover Mini56,834 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF549 VCW
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2021 36,014 miles

Clutch master cylinder resevoir leaking fluid

Clutch pedal rubber missing

Nearside rear radius arm partially seized

Nearside rear wheel buckled

Fail 9 Aug 2021 35,957 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing brake pedal rubber (1.1.2 (c))

Brake pedal not releasing correctly and functionality of brakes affected (1.1.2 (b) (ii))

Brakes imbalanced across an axle rear (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect nearside (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Service brake excessively binding nearside front (1.2.1 (f))

Service brake excessively binding offside front (1.2.1 (f))

Service brake excessively binding offside rear (1.2.1 (f))

Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt offside split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel nearside rear (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Sub-frame pin or bush likely to become detached front subframe nearside front mounting separated (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Clutch master cylinder resevoir leaking fluid

Clutch pedal rubber missing

Nearside rear radius arm partially seized

Nearside rear wheel buckled

Pass 25 Jul 2020 35,609 miles

Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Jul 2020 35,609 miles

Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 21 Aug 2019 35,190 miles

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess subframe rubbers (6.1.8 (a) (i))

nsf and osf strut rubbers perished

Fail 19 Aug 2019 35,190 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess subframe rubbers (6.1.8 (a) (i))

nsf and osf strut rubbers perished

Pass 13 Aug 2016 34,462 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2016 34,462 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Sub-frame insecure (2.4.G.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) 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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F549 VCW is a 1989 Rover Mini in Green with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1989 Rover Mini models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.5% with a typical mileage of 56,834 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 F549 VCW, 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 37 years old, this Rover Mini is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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F549 VCW is a 1989 Rover Mini, first registered on 3 March 1989.

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