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A4 FOY

1990 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

94,525 mi
Last recorded94,525 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2019
Typical for 1990 Rover Mini55,299 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA4 FOY
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2019 94,525 miles
Fail 9 May 2019 94,487 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2018 90,435 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Feb 2017 88,016 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 7 Apr 2016 87,994 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

nearside front seat not fitted at time of test.

play in front subframe mounts.

slight exhauast blows from rear box

underside of vehicle heavily ciovered in sealant unable to fully inspect.

Pass 3 Apr 2015 87,756 miles

Offside Front 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)

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 7 Apr 2014 87,307 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

slight corrosion rear subframe

slight damage offside front tiebar

wiper blades deteriating

Pass 26 May 2012 87,303 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

slight play drivers door hinge pin

slight play steering column lower bush

slight rust offside front floor

small splits wiper blades

Fail 25 May 2012 87,303 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

slight play drivers door hinge pin

slight play steering column lower bush

slight rust offside front floor

small splits wiper blades

Pass 15 Jun 2011 84,383 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

slight noise offside front wheel bearing

slight play steering column lower bush

slight rust rear subframe

small splits wiper blade

Fail 15 Jun 2011 84,383 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Coolant leak

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

slight noise offside front wheel bearing

slight play steering column lower bush

slight rust rear subframe

small splits wiper blade

Pass 27 May 2010 82,091 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 80,618 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 77,952 miles

rear subframe corroding

Pass 29 May 2007 76,313 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2006 74,606 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2005 72,446 miles

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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A4 FOY is a 1990 Rover Mini in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 A4 FOY, 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 A4 FOY registered?

A4 FOY is a 1990 Rover Mini, first registered on 5 October 1990.

Is A4 FOY safe to buy?

The MOT history for A4 FOY shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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