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F170 UMC

1989 Rover Mini

Beige Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 May 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

30,870 mi
Last recorded30,870 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 1989 Rover Mini56,834 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF170 UMC
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1989
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 30,870 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2025 30,432 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2024 30,247 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2023 30,235 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2022 29,452 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2021 29,005 miles
Pass 4 May 2020 28,801 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 28,083 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2018 27,819 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2018 27,818 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Apr 2017 26,688 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 26,272 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 25,307 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 24,328 miles

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

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

Pass 10 May 2013 23,324 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Pass 16 May 2012 22,198 miles
Fail 12 May 2012 22,179 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Pass 27 May 2011 20,702 miles
Fail 21 May 2011 20,686 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2010 17,430 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2010 17,430 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Jun 2009 15,163 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2008 13,994 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 11,705 miles
Fail 17 May 2005 11,703 miles

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

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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F170 UMC is a 1989 Rover Mini in Beige with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 F170 UMC, 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 F170 UMC registered?

F170 UMC is a 1989 Rover Mini, first registered on 12 May 1989.

Is F170 UMC safe to buy?

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