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A8 FKO

1991 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jul 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

89,587 mi
Last recorded89,587 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2025
Typical for 1991 Rover Mini56,005 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA8 FKO
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2025 89,587 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2024 87,283 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2023 85,900 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2022 83,867 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2022 83,844 miles

Nearside Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting jacking area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting jacking point (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2021 83,768 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2021 83,768 miles

Nearside Front Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2020 83,737 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2019 83,639 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2018 83,572 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2017 83,368 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases clamp not fitted properly (7.1.2)

Fail 19 Jul 2017 83,366 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases clamp not fitted properly (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2016 82,666 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2015 81,717 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 81,447 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2014 81,447 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2013 81,176 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2013 81,176 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2012 80,346 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2012 80,338 miles

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.3)

Pass 11 Jul 2011 79,840 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2011 79,838 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2010 79,531 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 79,380 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2007 78,883 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2006 78,630 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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A8 FKO is a 1991 Rover Mini in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

Across all 1991 Rover Mini models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.5% with a typical mileage of 56,005 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 A8 FKO, 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 35 years old, this Rover Mini is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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A8 FKO is a 1991 Rover Mini, first registered on 1 August 1991.

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