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F819 TVT

1989 Rover Mini

Blue Petrol 1000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

93,513 mi
Last recorded93,513 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 1989 Rover Mini56,834 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF819 TVT
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,000cc
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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 93,513 miles

under body undersealed

Pass 27 Aug 2024 92,111 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn osr radius arm pin (5.3.4 (a) (i))

underside undersealed

Pass 7 Sep 2022 90,838 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

General underbody corrosion

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2010 90,068 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2008 89,715 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2008 89,710 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Horn not a continuous or uniform sound (1.6.2e)

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

battery tray corroded

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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F819 TVT is a 1989 Rover Mini in Blue with a 1,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 F819 TVT, 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 F819 TVT registered?

F819 TVT is a 1989 Rover Mini, first registered on 18 March 1989.

Is F819 TVT safe to buy?

The MOT history for F819 TVT shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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