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F901 KJR

1988 Rover Mini

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2008
Tests7 (2 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate28.6%

Mileage

97,356 mi
Last recorded97,356 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2007
Typical for 1988 Rover Mini57,367 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF901 KJR
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

2 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2007 97,356 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2007 97,088 miles

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

Fail 15 Aug 2007 96,924 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 6 Aug 2007 96,622 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 10 Jul 2006 90,733 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2006 90,719 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Fail 3 May 2006 90,468 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake back plate(s) securing device missing (3.5.1j)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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F901 KJR is a 1988 Rover Mini in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 28.6%.

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 F901 KJR, 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 F901 KJR registered?

F901 KJR is a 1988 Rover Mini, first registered on 20 October 1988.

Is F901 KJR safe to buy?

The MOT history for F901 KJR shows 7 tests with a 28.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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