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F696 RPK

1989 Rover Mini

Multi-colour Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Nov 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

44,627 mi
Last recorded44,627 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 1989 Rover Mini56,834 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF696 RPK
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1989
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 44,627 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2025 44,627 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive retested at a higher engine temp PRS (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 15 Nov 2024 44,439 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2024 44,258 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2023 43,950 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Apr 2022 43,701 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2021 43,686 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Dec 2021 43,673 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2020 43,499 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2019 43,100 miles
Fail 28 May 2019 43,070 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside reverse light not working

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 May 2018 42,663 miles
Pass 18 May 2017 42,308 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 41,936 miles

Rear both rear shock absorbers appear to have no damping effect but with no apparent fluid leak

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

Fail 16 May 2016 41,894 miles

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

Rear both rear shock absorbers appear to have no damping effect but with no apparent fluid leak

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

Pass 3 Jun 2015 41,368 miles

Lower column bush.

Pass 15 Apr 2014 40,276 miles

lower coloum bush is worn, screen is chipped and cracked, nearside wiper blade is torn, offside front floor and offside outer sill are blistered, offside rear shocker is damp.

Fail 15 Apr 2014 40,276 miles

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

lower coloum bush is worn, screen is chipped and cracked, nearside wiper blade is torn, offside front floor and offside outer sill are blistered, offside rear shocker is damp.

Pass 19 Apr 2013 39,405 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Apr 2012 37,891 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 36,236 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2010 35,246 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2010 35,246 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2009 33,871 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 21 Apr 2008 32,504 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 32,099 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2006 31,583 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2006 31,583 miles

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

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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F696 RPK is a 1989 Rover Mini in Multi-colour with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 F696 RPK, 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 F696 RPK registered?

F696 RPK is a 1989 Rover Mini, first registered on 24 April 1989.

Is F696 RPK safe to buy?

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