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F805 SMF

1988 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2016
Tests19 (9 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate47.4%

Mileage

75,065 mi
Last recorded75,065 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2015
Typical for 1988 Rover Mini57,367 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF805 SMF
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 10 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2015 75,065 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2015 75,065 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Fail 13 Jan 2015 74,930 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 9 Jan 2014 70,932 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2014 70,915 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 16 Nov 2012 66,223 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

ns mirror damaged

underbody patchwork repaired

Pass 16 Nov 2012 66,223 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

ns mirror damaged

underbody patchwork repaired

Pass 24 Nov 2011 62,876 miles

CO level fluctuating around limit of 3.50%

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)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 17 Oct 2011 62,864 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

general corrosion underbody has been patchwork repaired and coated

Pass 21 Oct 2010 60,358 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

drive belt starting to shred

Fail 8 Oct 2010 60,353 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

drive belt starting to shred

Pass 6 Oct 2009 57,900 miles

in my opion the body shell /chassis could have corrosion which will weaken the struture of the body outside the 30cm area and in places that cannot be seen without removing other parts

o/s front tyre cracking on tyre wall

Fail 22 Sep 2009 57,881 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Outer Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Outer Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

in my opion the body shell /chassis could have corrosion which will weaken the struture of the body outside the 30cm area and in places that cannot be seen without removing other parts

n/s front inner wing corroded

Pass 15 Aug 2008 57,692 miles

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

Fail 14 Aug 2008 57,692 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Aug 2007 56,907 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2007 56,907 miles

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Sep 2006 59,757 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2006 59,757 miles

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

both front floor pans/ bulkhead starting to corrode †slight play o/s radus arm

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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F805 SMF is a 1988 Rover Mini in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 47.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 F805 SMF, 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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F805 SMF is a 1988 Rover Mini, first registered on 31 October 1988.

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