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F553 AOC

1988 Rover Mini

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

59,053 mi
Last recorded59,053 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2025
Typical for 1988 Rover Mini57,367 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF553 AOC
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2025 59,053 miles
Pass 31 May 2024 58,716 miles

Offside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 May 2023 64,536 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2023 64,502 miles

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

Fail 11 Apr 2023 64,485 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 8 Apr 2022 61,138 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2022 61,120 miles

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

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

Nearside Front bump stop loose

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

Pass 7 Apr 2021 60,083 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2017 60,061 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2016 60,051 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 60,026 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 60,006 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2013 59,897 miles

nearside handbrake effort low

offside front brake hose slightly twisted

Fail 18 Jun 2013 59,897 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

offside front brake hose slightly twisted

Fail 20 Mar 2009 49,582 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

engine mount loose

Pass 15 May 2007 49,407 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2006 44,752 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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F553 AOC is a 1988 Rover Mini in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 F553 AOC, 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 F553 AOC registered?

F553 AOC is a 1988 Rover Mini, first registered on 30 December 1988.

Is F553 AOC safe to buy?

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