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F900 PJD

1988 Rover Mini

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2027
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

70,208 mi
Last recorded70,208 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 1988 Rover Mini57,367 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Rover
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF900 PJD
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2026 70,208 miles

Offside Front Outer sill slightly corroded

Pass 7 Aug 2025 69,862 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2024 69,336 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2021 68,328 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2021 68,326 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Oct 2020 67,990 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2020 67,990 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Jul 2018 67,954 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2018 67,954 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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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F900 PJD is a 1988 Rover Mini in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 F900 PJD, 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 F900 PJD registered?

F900 PJD is a 1988 Rover Mini, first registered on 30 December 1988.

Is F900 PJD safe to buy?

The MOT history for F900 PJD shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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