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F234 BJK

1989 Rover Mini

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

59,316 mi
Last recorded59,316 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 1989 Rover Mini56,834 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF234 BJK
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 59,316 miles

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective splitting (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated slight weep (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box joint (6.1.2 (a))

Rear upper light lenses slightly discoloured

Fail 29 Apr 2025 59,299 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Engine mis fire. (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Door step area as marked. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Engine oil leaks.

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Floor/body area. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Boot floor area. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear sub frame corroded/in poor condition.

Pass 29 Apr 2024 59,096 miles

Engine oil leaks.

N/S/F Front (rear) sub frame mounting deteriorated.

N/S/F Seat belt faulty.

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

O/S and N/S front floors corroded.

O/S and N/S rear floor areas corroded.

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear sub frame corroded.

Fail 29 Apr 2024 59,096 miles

Engine oil leaks.

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

N/S/F Front (rear) sub frame mounting deteriorated.

N/S/F Seat belt faulty.

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

O/S and N/S front floors corroded.

O/S and N/S rear floor areas corroded.

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear sub frame corroded.

Pass 19 May 2023 58,789 miles

Front floor area corroding

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 19 May 2023 58,789 miles

Front floor area corroding

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2021 58,721 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2020 58,324 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2020 58,312 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel to the extent that safe steering is affected (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Jul 2019 58,211 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened both sides webbing (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2018 58,084 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 27 Jun 2018 58,084 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams (4.1.3 (b))

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

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

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage likely to become detached in the event of a collision due to outer sill welding not secure (7.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached ball joint lock tab not operational (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached upper and lower lock tabs not operational (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 29 Jun 2017 57,247 miles

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

front suspension is lowered

Fail 24 Jun 2017 57,244 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high both sides (1.8)

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

front suspension is lowered

Pass 18 May 2016 56,390 miles

Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive corrosion on valance (2.4.A.3)

Pass 13 Jul 2015 56,387 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2015 56,387 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Fail 29 Jun 2015 56,384 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 30 May 2012 55,432 miles

Corrosion has started in boot may need welding in the future,

Offside rear subframe is corroding.

Fail 29 May 2012 55,432 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside rear subframe is corroding.

Pass 18 Apr 2011 54,660 miles

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

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

exaust insecure at rear

Pass 16 Oct 2009 49,997 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

front number plate cracked

nearside and offside outer sill corroded not within 30mm

offside front steering rack

Fail 13 Oct 2009 49,991 miles

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

Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

front number plate cracked

nearside and offside outer sill corroded not within 30mm

Pass 18 Apr 2008 47,673 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 44,724 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2006 40,868 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Fail 4 Apr 2006 40,848 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

off side tyre perishing in side wall

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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F234 BJK is a 1989 Rover Mini in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 F234 BJK, 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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F234 BJK is a 1989 Rover Mini, first registered on 28 February 1989.

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