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F207 MMV

1989 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2026
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

16,302 mi
Last recorded16,302 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2025
Typical for 1989 Rover Mini56,834 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF207 MMV
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2025 16,302 miles

Both front floor pans corroded but not seriously weakened

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Perished (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Perished (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 28 Jul 2025 16,302 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Both front floor pans corroded but not seriously weakened

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Perished (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Perished (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2024 15,427 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 19 Jul 2023 14,696 miles

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill to floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill to floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 10 Jul 2023 14,696 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner wing to A post (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill to A post (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill to floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill to floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2022 13,333 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 11 Jul 2022 13,332 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Jul 2021 11,629 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Jul 2021 11,629 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2020 10,373 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2019 9,387 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2018 6,616 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Jul 2018 6,524 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Jun 2017 4,778 miles

Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s and n/s front inner to outer sill (5.2.6)

Oil leak ()

Pass 24 Jun 2016 2,559 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Pass 4 Jul 2015 1,415 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2015 1,415 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2014 437 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2014 437 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Fail 12 Jul 2013 24 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2013 24 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 47,160 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2011 47,155 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 Mar 2006 46,608 miles

Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

electrical wiring damaged/contaminated

headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

oil leak

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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F207 MMV 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 F207 MMV, 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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F207 MMV is a 1989 Rover Mini, first registered on 26 April 1989.

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