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F844 KVJ

1988 Rover Mini

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2025
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

59,617 mi
Last recorded59,617 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2024
Typical for 1988 Rover Mini57,367 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF844 KVJ
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2024 59,617 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Feb 2024 59,616 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Engine mounting bracket damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2015 57,815 miles

slight play in n/s/f lower balljoint + n/s/f tyre slightly wearing on edge

Fail 22 Jan 2015 57,783 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

slight play in n/s/f lower balljoint + n/s/f tyre slightly wearing on edge

Pass 1 Feb 2014 53,095 miles

slight play in n/s/f lower balljoint

Pass 6 Feb 2013 48,237 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 44,086 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

slight blow on exhaust

Fail 22 Feb 2012 43,962 miles

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

Nearside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front Sub-frame synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

slight blow on exhaust

Pass 3 Mar 2011 41,853 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2011 41,849 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 14 May 2009 41,292 miles
Fail 12 May 2009 41,292 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 13 May 2008 40,887 miles
Fail 8 May 2008 40,887 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 8 May 2007 39,618 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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F844 KVJ is a 1988 Rover Mini in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 F844 KVJ, 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 F844 KVJ registered?

F844 KVJ is a 1988 Rover Mini, first registered on 7 November 1988.

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