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F176 UDD

1989 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2023
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

27,321 mi
Last recorded27,321 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2022
Typical for 1989 Rover Mini56,834 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF176 UDD
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2022 27,321 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play N/S and O/S (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Front subframe mounting rubbers soft

Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt N/S and O/S (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2021 27,298 miles

Front subframe bushes slight movement

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2020 27,193 miles

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

Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front subframe mounting rubbers have slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Feb 2020 27,189 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Excessive play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front subframe mounting rubbers have slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2019 26,933 miles

Nearside Front Outer Evidence of weep from CV Boot but boot secure

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play Hub ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Feb 2018 26,163 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2018 26,160 miles

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

Indicator switch insecure (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Mar 2017 25,049 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 23,592 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 23,327 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2014 23,327 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2013 23,169 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2012 22,403 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 22,040 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2010 20,969 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 18,345 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2009 18,343 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Aug 2009 18,343 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 18,162 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2007 16,207 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2005 15,902 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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F176 UDD is a 1989 Rover Mini in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 F176 UDD, 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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F176 UDD is a 1989 Rover Mini, first registered on 18 April 1989.

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