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F603 RPA

1989 Rover Mini

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2025
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

97,820 mi
Last recorded97,820 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2024
Typical for 1989 Rover Mini56,834 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF603 RPA
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2024 97,820 miles
Pass 24 May 2022 97,342 miles
Fail 24 May 2022 97,342 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 22 Mar 2021 97,230 miles

general age corrosion to underneath

play in rear wheel bearing

Pass 4 Sep 2019 97,114 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2018 68,749 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2017 95,965 miles

nearside front indicator water in lens

Pass 2 Jun 2016 95,894 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2015 95,336 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2015 95,336 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 94,874 miles

floor panels covered with sealer

Fail 16 May 2014 94,870 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

floor panels covered with sealer

Pass 10 May 2013 94,658 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2012 94,514 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2012 94,513 miles

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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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F603 RPA is a 1989 Rover Mini in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 F603 RPA, 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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What year was F603 RPA registered?

F603 RPA is a 1989 Rover Mini, first registered on 24 February 1989.

Is F603 RPA safe to buy?

The MOT history for F603 RPA shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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