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F737 HKK

1989 Rover Mini

White Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2023
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

38,252 mi
Last recorded38,252 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2023
Typical for 1989 Rover Mini56,834 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF737 HKK
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Fail 29 Sep 2023 38,252 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2022 36,617 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2021 36,152 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2020 35,630 miles

suspension dust covers detoriated

Fail 14 Mar 2020 35,612 miles

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

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

suspension dust covers detoriated

Pass 2 Apr 2019 34,878 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2018 34,698 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2017 34,307 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2016 34,093 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 34,063 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2014 34,063 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Coolant leak

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

Pass 10 Jan 2011 33,649 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 7 Jan 2011 33,648 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Mar 2009 30,293 miles

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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F737 HKK is a 1989 Rover Mini in White with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 F737 HKK, 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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F737 HKK is a 1989 Rover Mini, first registered on 17 March 1989.

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