MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
74,759 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Both rear brake pipes corroded
Corrosion to both rear inner wheel arches
Corrosion to rear floor pans
Heavy corrosion to offside & nearside front inner wheel arches
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Oil leak
Rear subframe corroded
Slight corrosion to front bulk head
Slight free play at steering wheel
Both rear brake pipes corroded
Corrosion to both rear inner wheel arches
Corrosion to rear floor pans
Heavy corrosion to offside & nearside front inner wheel arches
Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Oil leak
Rear subframe corroded
Slight corrosion to front bulk head
Slight free play at steering wheel
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Front Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS
Both rear brake pipes corroded
Corrosion to both rear inner wheel arches
Corrosion to rear floor pans
Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Heavy corrosion to offside & nearside front inner wheel arches
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Oil leak
Rear subframe corroded
Slight corrosion to front bulk head
Slight free play at steering wheel
Heaviy corrosion to nearside front inner wheel arch
Nearside front brake pipe corroded
Offside & nearside front floor pans corroded
Offside & nearside rear floor pans? inner wheel arches corroded
Offside rear brake pipe corroded
Rear subframe corroded.
Repears to front inner wheel arches heavily undersealed
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Upper Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Upper Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)
Offside Front Upper Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Corrosion to front floor pans close to subframe mounting prescribed areas
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside sill corroded
Offside front shock absorber top mounting prescribed area corroded
Rear subframe rear mounting prescribed areas corroded
Rear suspension cones corroded
Steel brake pipes to rear wheel cylinders corroded
park brake cables foul rear subframe
steel brake pipe to nearside front flexy hose corroded
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
Corrosion to front floor pans close to subframe mounting prescribed areas
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside sill corroded
Offside front shock absorber top mounting prescribed area corroded
Rear subframe rear mounting prescribed areas corroded
Rear suspension cones corroded
Steel brake pipes to rear wheel cylinders corroded
park brake cables foul rear subframe
steel brake pipe to nearside front flexy hose corroded
Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
Oil leak
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
dampness and smell of fuel around inlet manifold
front windscreen has a stone chip outside of swept area
nearside outer sill corroded
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
front windscreen has a stone chip outside of swept area
Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
Oil leak
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
dampness and smell of fuel around inlet manifold
nearside outer sill corroded
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
front brake discs rusty
rear exhaust box split and blowing slightly
slight movement in o/s/r radius arm
slight movement in top of steering column
slight play in front wheel bearings
various corrosion evident around bodywork
Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)
Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Outer Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
front brake discs rusty
imbalance on rear brakes
rear exhaust box split and blowing slightly
slight movement in o/s/r radius arm
slight movement in top of steering column
slight play in front wheel bearings
various corrosion evident around bodywork
corrosion evident on o/s and n/s doors, and upper body and n/s/f floorpan
movement/play at top of steering column
n/s/r brake back plate damp/oily
slight lift in n/s/f top swivel
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
doors badly rusted
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
both doors badly rusted
front inner arches/sill ends corroded and holed but bnot in prescribed areas
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Top MOT Failure Points
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F989 NTF is a 1988 Rover Mini in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 F989 NTF, 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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F989 NTF is a 1988 Rover Mini, first registered on 3 November 1988.
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