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FNB 617C

1989 Rover Mini

White Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2025
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

88,342 mi
Last recorded88,342 miles
Recorded on10 May 2024
Typical for 1989 Rover Mini56,834 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFNB 617C
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 May 2024 88,342 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2023 87,823 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2021 87,468 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2020 87,461 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2019 16,923 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2018 15,953 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2018 15,953 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jul 2017 15,528 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2016 14,511 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 13,502 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2015 13,502 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases manilfold (7.1.2)

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

Pass 15 Nov 2014 12,909 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 Nov 2014 12,909 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 Oct 2014 128,819 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 17 Oct 2013 11,801 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Original number plates fitted over show number plates

Windscreen has achip in it not in zone a

Pass 24 Apr 2013 11,407 miles

Exhaust bracket broken but exhaust still secure

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Apr 2012 11,336 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2012 11,298 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

Pass 16 Apr 2011 10,521 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 10,143 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 9,843 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2009 9,843 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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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FNB 617C is a 1989 Rover Mini in White with a 1,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 1989 Rover Mini models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.5% with a typical mileage of 56,834 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 FNB 617C, 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 37 years old, this Rover Mini is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was FNB 617C registered?

FNB 617C is a 1989 Rover Mini, first registered on 7 December 1989.

Is FNB 617C safe to buy?

The MOT history for FNB 617C shows 22 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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