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G117 UAY

1989 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

55,107 mi
Last recorded55,107 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2025
Typical for 1989 Rover Mini56,834 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG117 UAY
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2025 55,107 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2024 52,653 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2024 52,650 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Jun 2022 51,302 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2022 51,299 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2021 50,480 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2019 49,236 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2019 49,236 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Apr 2019 49,235 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 18 May 2010 47,387 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2008 34,420 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2007 29,137 miles

ADVISORY NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE SLIGHT CRACKS ON SIDEWALL

Pass 24 Oct 2006 29,104 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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G117 UAY is a 1989 Rover Mini in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 G117 UAY, 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 G117 UAY registered?

G117 UAY is a 1989 Rover Mini, first registered on 28 October 1989.

Is G117 UAY safe to buy?

The MOT history for G117 UAY shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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