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F112 RPK

1989 Rover Mini

Pink Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2012
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

55,634 mi
Last recorded55,634 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2011
Typical for 1989 Rover Mini56,834 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF112 RPK
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1989
ColourPink
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2011 55,634 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2010 55,173 miles

Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Fail 16 Jul 2010 55,171 miles

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

Coolant leak

Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 Jun 2009 50,667 miles

cv boot cracking

n/s/f suspension arm slight play

n/s/f top ball joint slight play

o/s/f top ball joint

Pass 8 Jul 2008 46,810 miles

front main fuel pipe becoming insecure underneath at front floor area.....

o/s/rear radius arm seizing/minimal movement....

Fail 25 Jun 2008 46,810 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

front main fuel pipe becoming insecure underneath at front floor area.....

o/s/rear radius arm seizing/minimal movement....

Pass 27 Jun 2007 44,054 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2006 40,034 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2006 40,034 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Axle has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm locating pin retaining device missing (2.4.G.3b) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Jun 2005 35,355 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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F112 RPK is a 1989 Rover Mini in Pink with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 F112 RPK, 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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F112 RPK is a 1989 Rover Mini, first registered on 10 April 1989.

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