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F606 FSS

1989 Rover Mini

Black Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2020
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

69,865 mi
Last recorded69,865 miles
Recorded on22 May 2019
Typical for 1989 Rover Mini56,834 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF606 FSS
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 May 2019 69,865 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2010 69,796 miles

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

Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt of the wrong type. (5.1.1)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Oct 2008 69,785 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2008 69,780 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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F606 FSS is a 1989 Rover Mini in Black with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 F606 FSS, 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 F606 FSS registered?

F606 FSS is a 1989 Rover Mini, first registered on 1 September 1989.

Is F606 FSS safe to buy?

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