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F608 VAD

1989 Rover Mini

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2011
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

49,725 mi
Last recorded49,725 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2010
Typical for 1989 Rover Mini56,834 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF608 VAD
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1989
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2010 49,725 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

o/s outer sill corroded at front

Fail 8 Nov 2010 49,709 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

o/s outer sill corroded at front

Pass 3 Nov 2009 45,779 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2009 45,779 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Aug 2008 41,097 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2008 41,097 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 Aug 2007 36,473 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2007 36,473 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Pass 25 Aug 2006 34,764 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2006 33,738 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2006 33,738 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

nail in o/s rear tyre

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 VAD is a 1989 Rover Mini in Grey with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 F608 VAD, 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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F608 VAD is a 1989 Rover Mini, first registered on 27 April 1989.

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