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F122 AFL

1989 Rover Mini

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2020
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

55,837 mi
Last recorded55,837 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2019
Typical for 1989 Rover Mini56,834 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF122 AFL
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2019 55,837 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Mar 2019 55,837 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill and floor in rear subframe mounting prescribed areas holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2018 53,368 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 5 Feb 2018 53,363 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 26 Sep 2016

slight ex blow around manifold

both front wheel bearings noisy when rotated but not rough

both sides upper ball joints slight play

nsf steering has slight play

oil leak

Fail 20 Sep 2016

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

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both (2.2.C.1c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front wheel bearings noisy when rotated but not rough

both sides upper ball joints slight play

nsf steering has slight play

oil leak

slight ex blow around manifold

Pass 8 Sep 2015 49,228 miles

Both Rear Tyres Wearing On Outer Edges

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

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

Slight Oil Leak

Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 3 Sep 2014 46,232 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

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

Offside rear tyre wearing on outer edge

Oil leak

Fail 21 Aug 2014 46,232 miles

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

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust rear clamps/brackets deteriorated

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

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

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

Offside rear tyre wearing on outer edge

Oil leak

Fail 13 Aug 2013 41,657 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

brake fluid level low

Pass 13 Aug 2013 41,657 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

brake fluid level low

Pass 23 Aug 2012 39,688 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2012 39,659 miles

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

Offside Rear Radius arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 24 Aug 2011 35,062 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Rear sub-frame is corroded

Fail 1 Aug 2011 34,832 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

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

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

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

rear subframe is very corroded

Pass 11 Aug 2010 30,704 miles

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

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

Offside front floor to sill has corrosion

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

Fail 3 Aug 2010 30,703 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Offside front floor to sill has corrosion

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

Pass 21 Aug 2009 27,388 miles

rear number plate is starting to deteriorate

rear subframe is very corroded

rear tyres have deep splits in them

vehicle has corrosion

Fail 24 Jul 2009 27,386 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

rear number plate is starting to deteriorate

rear subframe is very corroded

rear tyres have deep splits in them

Pass 24 Jul 2008 21,982 miles

corrosion to front and rear subframes

front and rear tyres cracking

Pass 27 May 2006 21,951 miles

fog lamp seems to have an intermitant fault

o/s/f floor, o/s sill and the rear sub frame are all weak with corrosion

Fail 22 May 2006 21,951 miles

Nearside Rear Brake clevis joint has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

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

o/s sill, o/s/f floor pan and the rear subframe are all corroded in non prescribed area's

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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F122 AFL is a 1989 Rover Mini in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 F122 AFL, 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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F122 AFL is a 1989 Rover Mini, first registered on 31 January 1989.

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