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310 FXY

1990 Rover Mini

Black Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

26,093 mi
Last recorded26,093 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 1990 Rover Mini55,299 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration310 FXY
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1990
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 26,093 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2024 25,582 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2023 25,526 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements both wrong colour (0.1 (d))

Pass 29 Apr 2022 25,302 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2019 24,586 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 13 Jul 2018 24,314 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2017 23,644 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 15 Jul 2016 23,308 miles

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 13 Jul 2016 23,290 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Stop lamp not working both (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 22 May 2015 22,840 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 21,645 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 20,426 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 18,701 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

hand brake needs adjusting

Pass 4 May 2011 17,243 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 14,922 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2010 14,922 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 17 Apr 2009 13,728 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

all rear lamps/ind pale

Pass 17 Apr 2009 13,728 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

all rear lamps/ind pale

Pass 4 Apr 2008 10,553 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2008 10,551 miles

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

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

Offside Upper Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

rear seat back insecure

Pass 25 Jan 2007 4,835 miles

exhaust noisy!

Fail 25 Jan 2007 4,835 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

exhaust noisy!

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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310 FXY is a 1990 Rover Mini in Black with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 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 310 FXY, 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 310 FXY registered?

310 FXY is a 1990 Rover Mini, first registered on 4 September 1990.

Is 310 FXY safe to buy?

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