1988 Rover MINI 1.0L Petrol · F173 KGO
1988 Rover MINI (1.0L, petrol). First registered 01/08/1988. Recorded mileage 37,685 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- ROVER MINI
- Year / Origin
- 1988 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 17/05/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 37,685 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1988
- Engine
- 998cc
F173 KGO Key Findings
- 8 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/05/2025
- 37,685 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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F173 KGO Mileage History
- 13/03/202030,800 mi
- 25/02/202132,010 mi+1,210 mi
- 25/02/202132,010 mi
- 07/03/202233,575 mi+1,565 mi
- 10/03/202233,579 mi+4 mi
- 06/04/202335,101 mi+1,522 mi
- 29/04/202436,936 mi+1,835 mi
- 19/05/202537,685 mi+749 mi
Average of roughly 1,329 miles per year across 8 recorded odometer readings.
F173 KGO MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
8 MOT tests are recorded for this 1988 Rover Mini (F173 KGO) between March 2020 and May 2025.
The record contains 6 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 19 May 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (5 issues), Bodywork (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue), Steering (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Driver's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.5 (b) (ii))”; “Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))”; “Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))”.
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