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F1 DFJ

1989 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2024
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

64,966 mi
Last recorded64,966 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2023
Typical for 1989 Rover Mini56,834 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF1 DFJ
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2023 64,966 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2022 64,894 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2022 64,873 miles

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Gaiter needs reclipping (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 20 Oct 2021 64,581 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2021 64,578 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps x2 (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 Mar 2017 62,413 miles

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

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

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

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

slight cracking to both rear tyres

Pass 7 Apr 2016 61,783 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Fail 24 Mar 2016 61,733 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Mar 2015 60,269 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 58,877 miles

slight play in front suspension ball joints

Fail 10 Mar 2014 58,854 miles

Fuel pipe insecure (7.2.1)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Stop lamp insecure (1.2.1a)

slight play in front suspension ball joints

Pass 7 Mar 2013 57,555 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 56,376 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2012 56,362 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside rack gaiter end torn not permitting an ingress of contaminants

Pass 3 Dec 2010 55,826 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 55,481 miles

Oil leak

Fail 1 Jun 2010 55,481 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 2 Jun 2009 54,054 miles

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak

front to rear fuel pipe slightly damaged

Fail 30 May 2009 54,054 miles

Brake pipe excessively damaged (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak

front to rear fuel pipe slightly damaged

Pass 3 Jun 2008 50,793 miles
Fail 9 May 2007 50,519 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2007 50,519 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 50,524 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2007 50,532 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

rear subframe in poor condition

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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F1 DFJ is a 1989 Rover Mini in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 F1 DFJ, 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 F1 DFJ registered?

F1 DFJ is a 1989 Rover Mini, first registered on 24 November 1989.

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