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F74 FOS

1988 Rover Mini

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

57,465 mi
Last recorded57,465 miles
Recorded on30 May 2025
Typical for 1988 Rover Mini57,367 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF74 FOS
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 May 2025 57,465 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2024 57,300 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2023 57,048 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2022 56,697 miles

Nearside Front front subframe bush worn slight play

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

slight exhaust leak from down pipe area

Fail 18 Mar 2022 56,697 miles

Nearside Front front subframe bush worn slight play

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

slight exhaust leak from down pipe area

Pass 7 Apr 2021 55,568 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2021 55,564 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle wheel arch (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))

Road wheel fixings not compatible all wheel fixings incorrect for alloy wheels fitted (5.2.2 (d))

Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2020 54,683 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2019 54,630 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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F74 FOS is a 1988 Rover Mini in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 F74 FOS, 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 F74 FOS registered?

F74 FOS is a 1988 Rover Mini, first registered on 18 November 1988.

Is F74 FOS safe to buy?

The MOT history for F74 FOS shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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