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F233 TJB

1989 Rover Mini

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2011
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

69,106 mi
Last recorded69,106 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2010
Typical for 1989 Rover Mini56,834 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF233 TJB
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2010 69,106 miles

stonechip in windscreen,o/s/f tyre worn close to limits,o/s/f oouter sill holed & corroded,rear number plate light housing loose.

Fail 29 Jul 2010 69,106 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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)

Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

stonechip in windscreen,o/s/f tyre worn close to limits,o/s/f oouter sill holed & corroded,rear number plate light housing loose.

Pass 25 Jun 2008 69,054 miles

parking brake efficiency close to minimum requirement.

wipers slightly smeary,o/s/f tyre tread low,exhaust system rusty,oil laks.

Fail 24 Jun 2008 69,054 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

parking brake efficiency close to minimum requirement.

wipers slightly smeary,o/s/f tyre tread low,exhaust system rusty,oil laks.

Pass 6 Feb 2007 67,997 miles

stonechip in windscreen,slight oil leaks,o/s/f tyre worn close to limits,o/s outer cv boot slightly perished,,slight wear in front upper & lower subframe mounts,slight play in n/s/f lower ball joint,slight play in n/s/r radius arm bearing/bush.

Fail 2 Feb 2007 67,995 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

stonechip in windscreen,slight oil leaks,o/s/f tyre worn close to limits,o/s outer cv boot slightly perished,slight wear in front upper & lower subframe mounts,slight play in n/s/r radius arm bearing.

Pass 2 Feb 2006 62,804 miles

slight wear in front subframe mounts,slight play in n/s/r radius arm bearing,slight play in both inner rack joints †

Fail 12 Jan 2006 62,800 miles

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

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

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (hotspot centre above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.C1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (hotspot centre above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.C1)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

front exhaust mount clamp loose but still supporting system.

oil leak

slight play in both inner rack joints.

slight play in n/s/r radius arm bearing.

slight wear in front subframe mountings †

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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F233 TJB is a 1989 Rover Mini in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 F233 TJB, 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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F233 TJB is a 1989 Rover Mini, first registered on 23 May 1989.

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