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F958 LEV

1988 Rover Mini

Brown Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

8,123 mi
Last recorded8,123 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 1988 Rover Mini57,367 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF958 LEV
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1988
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 8,123 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside PARKING BRAKE LOW PERFORMANCE

Fail 1 Jul 2026 8,123 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside PARKING BRAKE LOW PERFORMANCE

Pass 11 Jun 2024 7,691 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Mar 2024 7,686 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2023 3,837 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2022 2,981 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

parking brake poor performance on offside

Pass 10 Mar 2021 2,125 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2020 1,018 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2019 97,781 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2018 92,934 miles

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

Fail 5 Apr 2018 92,934 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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F958 LEV is a 1988 Rover Mini in Brown with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 F958 LEV, 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 F958 LEV registered?

F958 LEV is a 1988 Rover Mini, first registered on 1 October 1988.

Is F958 LEV safe to buy?

The MOT history for F958 LEV shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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