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ABH 353C

1989 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

83,496 mi
Last recorded83,496 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2013
Typical for 1989 Rover Mini56,834 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationABH 353C
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2013 83,496 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 82,707 miles

engine has slight oil leak

Pass 7 Jun 2011 81,194 miles

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

Fail 7 Jun 2011 81,193 miles

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Front Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

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

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Steering wheel locking device insecure (2.1.6)

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

Pass 11 May 2010 80,894 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 80,559 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 80,383 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2008 80,383 miles

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

Offside Front Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2006 79,478 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2006 78,607 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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ABH 353C is a 1989 Rover Mini in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 ABH 353C, 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 ABH 353C registered?

ABH 353C is a 1989 Rover Mini, first registered on 3 November 1989.

Is ABH 353C safe to buy?

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