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F988 GTA

1988 Rover Mini

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2025
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

3,104 mi
Last recorded3,104 miles
Recorded on20 May 2024
Typical for 1988 Rover Mini57,367 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF988 GTA
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 May 2024 3,104 miles
Fail 15 May 2024 3,102 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2023 2,479 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2023 2,479 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2022 1,162 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2022 1,162 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Feb 2021 1 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 96,915 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

o/s outer sill rusty

oil leak gearbox

slight play in the steering rack

Fail 12 Aug 2014 96,915 miles

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Position lamp switch missing (1.1.A.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

o/s outer sill rusty

oil leak gearbox

slight play in the steering rack

Pass 28 Dec 2012 96,846 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak

o/s rear tyre slightly perished

slight play steering rack on the n/s

Pass 4 Dec 2009 91,725 miles

both front brake hoses perished

o/s/r shock outer casing rusty

Pass 9 Dec 2008 85,507 miles

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

Fail 5 Dec 2008 85,506 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Jan 2007 83,362 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

o/s cv boot perished

small hole o/s front inner wing panel

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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F988 GTA is a 1988 Rover Mini in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 F988 GTA, 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 F988 GTA registered?

F988 GTA is a 1988 Rover Mini, first registered on 22 September 1988.

Is F988 GTA safe to buy?

The MOT history for F988 GTA shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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