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F898 WWD

1988 Rover Mini

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2006
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

90,948 mi
Last recorded90,948 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2005
Typical for 1988 Rover Mini57,367 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF898 WWD
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1988
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2005 90,948 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2005 90,945 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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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F898 WWD is a 1988 Rover Mini in Grey with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 F898 WWD, 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 F898 WWD registered?

F898 WWD is a 1988 Rover Mini, first registered on 1 August 1988.

Is F898 WWD safe to buy?

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