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207 RAF

1990 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2024
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

57,227 mi
Last recorded57,227 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2023
Typical for 1990 Rover Mini55,299 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration207 RAF
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2023 57,227 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 3 Oct 2016 56,661 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 55,514 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

front brake discs worn--corroded slight judder

nsr tyre worn on outer edge

orginal engine stay not fixed but larger secondary stay fitted instead

slight blow on front exhaust

Pass 4 Jul 2013 52,868 miles

engine stay bracket incomplete--secure

gear rod roll pins loose

main battery feed cable runs close to exhaust

osf -- nsf top and bottom swivels slight play

rad leaking

Pass 6 Dec 2010 51,891 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 51,293 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2008 51,293 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Sep 2006 47,271 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2006 47,271 miles

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

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

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

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

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

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

Pass 15 Sep 2005 45,083 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2005 45,083 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

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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207 RAF is a 1990 Rover Mini in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 1990 Rover Mini models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.0% with a typical mileage of 55,299 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 207 RAF, 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 36 years old, this Rover Mini is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was 207 RAF registered?

207 RAF is a 1990 Rover Mini, first registered on 12 December 1990.

Is 207 RAF safe to buy?

The MOT history for 207 RAF shows 11 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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