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F680 MDP

1988 Rover Mini

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2024
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

62,780 mi
Last recorded62,780 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2023
Typical for 1988 Rover Mini57,367 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF680 MDP
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2023 62,780 miles

Slight play in both front bottom ball joints.

Pass 21 Mar 2022 62,658 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2022 62,643 miles

Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Emissions not tested c/o and hc way out (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced flicking (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 22 Mar 2021 62,124 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Fail 22 Mar 2021 62,124 miles

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

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Pass 3 Aug 2017 61,478 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2017 61,468 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 7 Feb 2013 50,048 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2013 50,048 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

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

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

chips in screen

Pass 3 Sep 2009 50,000 miles

Both headlights have poor beam pattern

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

damage to o/s/r sidewall

slight corrosion to both outer sills

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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F680 MDP is a 1988 Rover Mini in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 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 F680 MDP, 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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What year was F680 MDP registered?

F680 MDP is a 1988 Rover Mini, first registered on 6 August 1988.

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