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F692 CKL

1988 Rover Mini

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

35,387 mi
Last recorded35,387 miles
Recorded on27 May 2025
Typical for 1988 Rover Mini57,367 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF692 CKL
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 May 2025 35,387 miles

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

Fail 27 May 2025 35,387 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 8 May 2024 35,382 miles

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

Fail 8 May 2024 35,382 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both jets keep blocking intermittently. (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 5 May 2023 35,009 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2022 33,863 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2022 33,863 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2021 33,590 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2020 32,052 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2020 32,052 miles

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Oct 2018 31,339 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2017 30,736 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2017 30,736 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Nov 2016 30,168 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2016 30,168 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Oct 2015 29,739 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2014 28,604 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Oct 2013 28,064 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 16 Oct 2012 27,846 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 17 Oct 2011 27,743 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2011 27,743 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Pass 18 Nov 2010 27,699 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Aug 2009 27,459 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 24,155 miles

rear shock absorbers loosing effectiveness

Pass 23 Aug 2007 20,998 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2007 20,996 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 21 Aug 2006 20,488 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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F692 CKL is a 1988 Rover Mini in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 F692 CKL, 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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F692 CKL is a 1988 Rover Mini, first registered on 5 August 1988.

Is F692 CKL safe to buy?

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