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F16 REF

1991 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2026
Tests28 (16 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

1 mi
Last recorded1 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2025
Typical for 1991 Rover Mini56,005 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF16 REF
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

16 pass 12 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2025 1 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2023 26,771 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) in steering rack (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements wrong plates fitted (0.1 (d))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2022 26,204 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2021 25,481 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2020 25,480 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn track control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 May 2019 62,053 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2018 60,592 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2017 59,332 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front inner cv gator leaking grease

oil leak

Fail 5 Apr 2017 59,332 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front inner cv gator leaking grease

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

oil leak

Pass 25 May 2016 57,960 miles
Fail 24 May 2016 57,960 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 May 2015 55,863 miles
Fail 23 May 2015 55,863 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 24 May 2014 51,312 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

number plates fitted over org

Pass 19 Apr 2013 45,209 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 6 Mar 2013 45,208 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Fuel hose insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

battery lead front to rear insucure

Pass 10 Aug 2011 89,745 miles

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

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

fuel lines slightly corroded

Pass 13 Aug 2010 88,299 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2010 88,296 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Jul 2009 86,431 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2009 86,419 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Jul 2008 85,430 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Jul 2008 85,427 miles

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

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

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

Fail 9 Jul 2008 85,411 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 2 Mar 2007 80,887 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2007 80,880 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Feb 2006 76,927 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2006 76,921 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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F16 REF is a 1991 Rover Mini in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1991 Rover Mini models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.5% with a typical mileage of 56,005 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 F16 REF, 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 35 years old, this Rover Mini is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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F16 REF is a 1991 Rover Mini, first registered on 19 December 1991.

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