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G109 GVF

1989 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

84,382 mi
Last recorded84,382 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2009
Typical for 1989 Rover Mini56,834 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG109 GVF
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2009 84,382 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 83,031 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2008 83,024 miles

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

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 25 Sep 2007 81,797 miles

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

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 8 Dec 2005 80,926 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2005 80,914 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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G109 GVF is a 1989 Rover Mini in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 G109 GVF, 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 G109 GVF registered?

G109 GVF is a 1989 Rover Mini, first registered on 9 October 1989.

Is G109 GVF safe to buy?

The MOT history for G109 GVF shows 6 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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