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F608 KAR

1988 Rover Mini

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2025
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

54,511 mi
Last recorded54,511 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 1988 Rover Mini57,367 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF608 KAR
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 27 Mar 2026 54,511 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all main beam headlamps (4.1.3 (a))

Nearside Upper Engine mounting damaged but not to excess Rubber (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Offside Upper Engine mounting damaged but not to excess Rubber (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2024 54,408 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 26 Sep 2024 54,408 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 18 Jul 2024 54,408 miles

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

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Hazard warning lamps inoperative front and rear (4.4.1 (e))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both side no pattern (4.1.2 (c))

Position lamp not working both front (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Hazard warning tell-tale is not a flashing light (4.9.2 (a))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 20 Jul 2023 54,239 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2023 54,236 miles

Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Fail 3 Jul 2023 54,224 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 May 2022 54,039 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2019 53,760 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 53,215 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2017 53,006 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 52,671 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 52,138 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 51,402 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 50,850 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2012 50,119 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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F608 KAR is a 1988 Rover Mini in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 F608 KAR, 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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F608 KAR is a 1988 Rover Mini, first registered on 1 August 1988.

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