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F703 CCC

1988 Rover Mini

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

19,740 mi
Last recorded19,740 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 1988 Rover Mini57,367 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF703 CCC
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 19,740 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2024 19,561 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2024 19,545 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2023 19,312 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2022 19,257 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2021 19,228 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2020 19,208 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Strong advise. (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 29 Oct 2020 19,203 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Strong advise. (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Oct 2019 19,185 miles

Nearside Front movement steering arm to rack.

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Oct 2019 19,185 miles

Front Braking system leaking (1.1.3 (d))

Nearside Front movement steering arm to rack.

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2018 19,169 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner steering arm slight play detected

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

Offside Rear Number plate light becoming dim

Pass 29 Sep 2017 19,152 miles

Corrosion starting around nearside and offside rear suspension components

Nearside Front Play detected in steering rack arm

Pass 21 Oct 2016 19,141 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2015 19,129 miles

Nearside Front Inner Slight play in steering rack arm

Fail 18 Nov 2015 19,124 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Inner Slight play in steering rack arm

Pass 14 Nov 2014 19,102 miles

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

slight play nearside inner steering rack

Pass 8 Nov 2013 19,082 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 9 Nov 2012 19,063 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 11 Nov 2011 19,037 miles

slight play steering rack inside support bush

Pass 18 Oct 2010 18,967 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

slight wear nearside rack

Pass 23 Oct 2009 18,886 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2008 18,830 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2007 18,778 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 18,706 miles

exhaust blow nearside front pipe †offside front plastic covers displaced

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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F703 CCC is a 1988 Rover Mini in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 F703 CCC, 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 F703 CCC registered?

F703 CCC is a 1988 Rover Mini, first registered on 2 September 1988.

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