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F51 SAY

1989 Rover Mini

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jan 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

92,578 mi
Last recorded92,578 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 1989 Rover Mini56,834 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF51 SAY
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 92,578 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2024 92,494 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2023 92,365 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2022 91,637 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2021 91,423 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2020 91,097 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2019 90,737 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2018 90,577 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2018 90,577 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2017 90,263 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2017 90,236 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 24 Jun 2016 90,082 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2016 90,082 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2015 89,878 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2015 89,876 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Sep 2013 87,312 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 83,730 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 79,986 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2011 79,893 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 10 Sep 2010 76,180 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2010 76,090 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

o/s/f wheel bearing rough when rotated

Pass 2 Sep 2009 72,333 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Sep 2008 68,898 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 64,905 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 60,813 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2006 60,706 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2005 55,657 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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F51 SAY is a 1989 Rover Mini in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 F51 SAY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of F51 SAY?

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What year was F51 SAY registered?

F51 SAY is a 1989 Rover Mini, first registered on 20 April 1989.

Is F51 SAY safe to buy?

The MOT history for F51 SAY shows 27 tests with a 74.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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