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F211 KGF

1989 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

83,104 mi
Last recorded83,104 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2025
Typical for 1989 Rover Mini56,834 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF211 KGF
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2025 83,104 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2025 83,104 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Oct 2023 82,985 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2023 82,985 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Sep 2022 82,882 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2021 82,648 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2020 82,581 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2019 82,406 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2018 82,239 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2017 82,179 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2016 81,990 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 6 Jul 2016 81,967 miles

Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Jun 2015 81,751 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2014 81,362 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 80,780 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 80,611 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 80,275 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 80,021 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 79,736 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2007 79,637 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2006 72,299 miles

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

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

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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F211 KGF 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 85.7%.

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 F211 KGF, 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 F211 KGF registered?

F211 KGF is a 1989 Rover Mini, first registered on 5 July 1989.

Is F211 KGF safe to buy?

The MOT history for F211 KGF shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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