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F185 LYJ

1989 Rover Mini

Orange Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2022
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

69,813 mi
Last recorded69,813 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2021
Typical for 1989 Rover Mini56,834 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF185 LYJ
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1989
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2021 69,813 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2020

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

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

Fail 1 Sep 2020

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Side repeater missing Both side repeaters missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2019 18,480 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2019 18,480 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2018 21,300 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2018 21,300 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 27 Jun 2014 52,144 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2008 51,092 miles

near side outer sill rusted through

off side front floor rusted through

Fail 2 Oct 2008 51,089 miles

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

Nearside Outer Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

near side outer sill rusted through

off side front floor rusted through

Pass 26 Sep 2007 49,677 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2007 49,677 miles

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

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)

Pass 17 Jul 2006 48,355 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2006 48,355 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut loose (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

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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F185 LYJ is a 1989 Rover Mini in Orange with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 F185 LYJ, 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 F185 LYJ registered?

F185 LYJ is a 1989 Rover Mini, first registered on 11 April 1989.

Is F185 LYJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for F185 LYJ shows 14 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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