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F768 MLW

1988 Rover Mini

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2025
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

5,760 mi
Last recorded5,760 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2024
Typical for 1988 Rover Mini57,367 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF768 MLW
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2024 5,760 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2023 5,654 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2022 5,633 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2020 5,495 miles
Pass 11 May 2019 53,519 miles
Pass 24 May 2018 5,190 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2017 4,985 miles

Oil leak ()

Rear o/s and n/s tyres cracking and perishing

Pass 21 May 2016 46,855 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 4,449 miles
Pass 3 May 2014 4,150 miles

both floors to sills corroding

corrosion forming n/s/r sill

nail in n/s/r tyre

o/s floor holed not within prescribed area

Fail 3 May 2014 4,147 miles

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

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

both floors to sills corroding

corrosion forming n/s/r sill

nail in n/s/r tyre

o/s floor holed not within prescribed area

Pass 11 May 2013 3,132 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 May 2013 3,132 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 May 2012 2,275 miles
Fail 12 May 2012 2,229 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 21 May 2011 1,393 miles

Some corrosion to offside front metal brake pipe

Fail 12 May 2011 1,374 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Offside front brake sticking slightly.

Some corrosion to nearside front metal brake pipe.

Pass 29 Mar 2008 98,704 miles

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

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Fail 20 Mar 2008 98,700 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

nearside wiper weak

offside front top swivel slight play

Pass 15 Mar 2007 95,925 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2007 95,925 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 25 Mar 2006 89,481 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2006 89,479 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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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F768 MLW is a 1988 Rover Mini in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 F768 MLW, 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 F768 MLW registered?

F768 MLW is a 1988 Rover Mini, first registered on 13 October 1988.

Is F768 MLW safe to buy?

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