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F452 WPY

1989 Rover Mini

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2026
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

57,466 mi
Last recorded57,466 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2025
Typical for 1989 Rover Mini56,834 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF452 WPY
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2025 57,466 miles
Pass 30 May 2024 57,445 miles

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

Rear exhaust mounting insecure

fuel cap seal deteriorating

Pass 9 Jun 2023 57,360 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2023 57,360 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Jun 2022 57,180 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Jun 2022 57,180 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2021 57,055 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 31 Mar 2021 57,055 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 5 Jul 2019 56,759 miles

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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F452 WPY is a 1989 Rover Mini in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 F452 WPY, 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 F452 WPY registered?

F452 WPY is a 1989 Rover Mini, first registered on 22 May 1989.

Is F452 WPY safe to buy?

The MOT history for F452 WPY shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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