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F978 NVX

1988 Rover Mini

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2020
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

70,996 mi
Last recorded70,996 miles
Recorded on20 May 2019
Typical for 1988 Rover Mini57,367 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF978 NVX
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 May 2019 70,996 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 70,170 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2017 68,742 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 67,862 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2014 67,371 miles
Pass 5 May 2012 67,131 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 4 May 2012 67,122 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 1 Apr 2011 63,165 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2011 63,152 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2010 59,317 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2010 59,317 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2009 56,623 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 55,606 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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F978 NVX is a 1988 Rover Mini in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 F978 NVX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was F978 NVX registered?

F978 NVX is a 1988 Rover Mini, first registered on 7 December 1988.

Is F978 NVX safe to buy?

The MOT history for F978 NVX shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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