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F96 LRX

1988 Rover Mini

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2022
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

83,859 mi
Last recorded83,859 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2021
Typical for 1988 Rover Mini57,367 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF96 LRX
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2021 83,859 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2021 83,854 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier carrier weak holed and corroded (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced rear wheel arch corroded and holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt and outer insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sil front and rear corroded and holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2020 82,659 miles

Coolant leak ()

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 23 Mar 2020 82,653 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Coolant leak ()

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 9 Apr 2019 81,882 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated inner boot (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2018 79,463 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both (2.7.3)

Fail 23 Feb 2018 79,372 miles

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both (2.7.3)

Pass 20 Feb 2017 75,030 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 14 Feb 2017 74,997 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 23 Feb 2016 73,554 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front brake binding slightly

Fail 17 Feb 2016 73,527 miles

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front brake binding slightly

Pass 10 Mar 2015 71,474 miles

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

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

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

Fail 24 Jan 2014 67,596 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 24 Jan 2014 67,596 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2013 64,509 miles

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 19 Feb 2013 64,509 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 1 Feb 2012 61,159 miles

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

Fail 1 Feb 2012 61,158 miles

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 9 Feb 2011 58,887 miles

spare set of show plates in boot

welding to battery box requires tidying

Fail 9 Feb 2011 58,887 miles

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

spare set of show plates in boot

welding to battery box requires tidying

Pass 18 Feb 2010 56,334 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2010 56,316 miles

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 May 2006 51,561 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Aug 2005 51,066 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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F96 LRX is a 1988 Rover Mini in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 F96 LRX, 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 F96 LRX registered?

F96 LRX is a 1988 Rover Mini, first registered on 8 August 1988.

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