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F880 FDM

1988 Rover Mini

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2019
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

63,952 mi
Last recorded63,952 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2018
Typical for 1988 Rover Mini57,367 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF880 FDM
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2018 63,952 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 55,894 miles

Front brake discs heavily corroded

handbrake cable pivots all tight and siezed

Pass 15 Mar 2016 51,447 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2016 51,447 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2015 41,577 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2015 41,577 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Feb 2014 39,390 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2014 39,386 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 29 Jan 2013 38,791 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 21 Jan 2012 38,102 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2006 40,640 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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F880 FDM is a 1988 Rover Mini in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 F880 FDM, 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 F880 FDM registered?

F880 FDM is a 1988 Rover Mini, first registered on 10 August 1988.

Is F880 FDM safe to buy?

The MOT history for F880 FDM shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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