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F106 SBK

1989 Rover Mini

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

58,896 mi
Last recorded58,896 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2021
Typical for 1989 Rover Mini56,834 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF106 SBK
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2021 58,896 miles

Central Front Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside slight corrosion to front end of nearside sill

Fail 20 Apr 2021 58,896 miles

Central Front Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside slight corrosion to front end of nearside sill

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Aug 2019 58,565 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2019 58,555 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength cross member panel behind rear fog lamp (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer cv boot deteriorated

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive multiple places (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive by front bumper bracket (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive multiple places (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

fuel cap seal is perished and split but still creating a seal

Pass 26 Feb 2018 57,923 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 54,613 miles

oil leak

surface corrosion to both outer sills and front cross member

Fail 2 Mar 2016 54,609 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

oil leak

surface corrosion to both outer sills and front cross member

Pass 24 Mar 2015 50,446 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 21 Mar 2015 50,443 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 17 Mar 2014 46,624 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Oil leak

Pass 21 Feb 2013 43,225 miles

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

Oil leak

offside a-panel slightly corroded

rear panel slightly corroded

rear subframe slightly corroded

slight play felt at nearside front wheel

Pass 21 Mar 2012 42,348 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

front bumper loose

nearside inner drive shaft boot appears to be in poor condition and leaking

offside rear tyre perished and worn on outer edge

slight corrosion to nearside and offside 'A' panels

Pass 1 Mar 2011 40,727 miles

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

corrosion to front panel and valence

front subframe front rubber mounts in poor condition

Pass 8 Mar 2010 38,173 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2010 38,143 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2009 35,124 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 32,742 miles

Oil leak

front subframe mounts breaking up

n/s/r wheel trim missing

o/s/r tyre perished and low on tread

tow bar bolts loose

Fail 12 Mar 2008 32,729 miles

Offside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

front subframe mounts breaking up

n/s/r wheel trim missing

o/s/r tyre perished and low on tread

tow bar bolts loose

Pass 20 Apr 2007 30,824 miles

nearside and offside A panels corroding

Pass 19 Apr 2006 28,278 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)

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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F106 SBK is a 1989 Rover Mini in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 F106 SBK, 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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F106 SBK is a 1989 Rover Mini, first registered on 23 March 1989.

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