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G122 VJB

1989 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

53,337 mi
Last recorded53,337 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 1989 Rover Mini56,834 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG122 VJB
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 53,337 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2025 53,061 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2024 53,013 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2023 52,677 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2022 52,240 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2021 51,945 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2020 51,691 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 51,558 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2019 51,553 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2010 51,193 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2009 48,500 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2008 47,770 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

no spare wheel

Fail 17 Dec 2008 47,770 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Coolant leak

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

no spare wheel

Pass 30 Jun 2007 47,732 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2005 44,273 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2005 44,273 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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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G122 VJB is a 1989 Rover Mini in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 G122 VJB, 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 G122 VJB registered?

G122 VJB is a 1989 Rover Mini, first registered on 23 November 1989.

Is G122 VJB safe to buy?

The MOT history for G122 VJB shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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