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F828 BWF

1988 Rover Mini

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2016
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

57,467 mi
Last recorded57,467 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2015
Typical for 1988 Rover Mini57,367 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF828 BWF
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2015 57,467 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2015 57,467 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2013 57,193 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2013 57,193 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Ball joint ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Mar 2012 54,596 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 52,775 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 51,646 miles

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

Fail 16 Mar 2010 51,646 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 16 Mar 2009 49,931 miles

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

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

blue smoke clears after purge

Fail 12 Mar 2009 49,928 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

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

Nearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

blue smoke clears after purge

Pass 2 Apr 2008 46,276 miles

signs of slight freeplay in both front hub bearings

Fail 1 Apr 2008 46,276 miles

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

signs of slight freeplay in both front hub bearings

wheel cylinder has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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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F828 BWF is a 1988 Rover Mini in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 F828 BWF, 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 F828 BWF registered?

F828 BWF is a 1988 Rover Mini, first registered on 1 August 1988.

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