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F682 AEL

1989 Rover Mini

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

25,290 mi
Last recorded25,290 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 1989 Rover Mini56,834 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF682 AEL
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1989
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 25,290 miles

Valve stem slightly damaged all (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 11 May 2026 25,290 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Valve stem slightly damaged all (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 12 May 2025 25,108 miles
Pass 15 May 2024 25,004 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2022 24,914 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2021 24,677 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2020 24,578 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2019 24,421 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2018 24,307 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has age crack.

Pass 5 Oct 2017 24,084 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2016 23,678 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2016 23,678 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' Wipers not parking (8.3.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' Wipers not parking (8.3.1e)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

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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F682 AEL is a 1989 Rover Mini in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 F682 AEL, 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 F682 AEL registered?

F682 AEL is a 1989 Rover Mini, first registered on 11 April 1989.

Is F682 AEL safe to buy?

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