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F883 WOL

1988 Rover Mini

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jul 2027
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

75,068 mi
Last recorded75,068 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2026
Typical for 1988 Rover Mini57,367 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF883 WOL
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2026 75,068 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2026 75,049 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 19 Dec 2024 74,905 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wheel arch corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wheel arch corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 17 Dec 2024 74,898 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn lower ball joint excess play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn lower ball joint excess play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wheel arch corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wheel arch corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2007 74,640 miles

excess corrosion offside door step

nearside handbrake efficiency low not enough to fail

Pass 23 May 2006 74,408 miles

o/s/f inner wing / sill aera corroded . no mounting prescribed aeras within 30cm

Pass 25 May 2005 73,239 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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F883 WOL is a 1988 Rover Mini in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 F883 WOL, 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 F883 WOL registered?

F883 WOL is a 1988 Rover Mini, first registered on 14 October 1988.

Is F883 WOL safe to buy?

The MOT history for F883 WOL shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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