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F753 NCD

1989 Rover Mini

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

32,821 mi
Last recorded32,821 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 1989 Rover Mini56,834 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF753 NCD
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 32,821 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all underbody pipes covered in underseal (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 5 Jun 2025 31,615 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2024 30,206 miles

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

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

Underbody and brake lines undersealed.

Fail 31 May 2024 29,999 miles

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

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

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

Underbody and brake lines undersealed.

Pass 25 May 2023 28,385 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre box (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 25 May 2023 28,371 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 7 Jun 2022 26,930 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2021 25,429 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2015 25,409 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

o/s/r tyre perished

Fail 25 Feb 2014 25,378 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

o/sr tyre deteriorated

Pass 25 Feb 2014 25,378 miles

o/sr tyre deteriorated

Pass 1 Mar 2013 25,365 miles

Offside Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 1 Mar 2013 25,361 miles

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 2 Jun 2012 25,338 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 4 Jun 2011 25,311 miles

O/S/F shock absorber has slightly reduced damping effect.

Oil leak.

Fail 8 Jun 2010 24,562 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

front registration plate slightly damaged [cracked] but still secure and legible

Pass 8 Jun 2010 24,562 miles

front registration plate slightly damaged [cracked] but still secure and legible

Pass 23 Jul 2009 22,033 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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F753 NCD is a 1989 Rover Mini in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 F753 NCD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was F753 NCD registered?

F753 NCD is a 1989 Rover Mini, first registered on 31 May 1989.

Is F753 NCD safe to buy?

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