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F162 NMJ

1989 Rover Mini

Beige Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2020
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

51,913 mi
Last recorded51,913 miles
Recorded on28 May 2019
Typical for 1989 Rover Mini56,834 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF162 NMJ
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1989
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 May 2019 51,913 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Tie rod ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Lower Oil leak, but not excessive Slight oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe corroded - by wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 22 May 2019 51,907 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced Side repeater dim (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Tie rod ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Lower Oil leak, but not excessive Slight oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe corroded - by wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 May 2018 51,534 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2017 51,237 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 50,933 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2015 50,603 miles

slight play on both front wheel bearings

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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F162 NMJ is a 1989 Rover Mini in Beige with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 F162 NMJ, 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 F162 NMJ registered?

F162 NMJ is a 1989 Rover Mini, first registered on 17 April 1989.

Is F162 NMJ safe to buy?

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