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F596 BCY

1988 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2009
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

78,765 mi
Last recorded78,765 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2008
Typical for 1988 Rover Mini57,367 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF596 BCY
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2008 78,765 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2007 76,471 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2006 73,851 miles

rear subframe bent,corroded & in poor condition (but not bad enough to fail MOT test).

Pass 9 Nov 2006 73,851 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2006 73,851 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear subframe bent & corroded (but not bad †enough to fail MOT test).

Pass 7 Nov 2005 71,198 miles

Engine mis-firing, compressions low on number 3 cylinder

Fail 2 Nov 2005 71,121 miles

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

Front Brake pipe excessively damaged (3.6.B.2c)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

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

Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.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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F596 BCY is a 1988 Rover Mini in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 F596 BCY, 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 F596 BCY registered?

F596 BCY is a 1988 Rover Mini, first registered on 21 November 1988.

Is F596 BCY safe to buy?

The MOT history for F596 BCY shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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