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G123 OWD

1989 Rover Mini

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

63,080 mi
Last recorded63,080 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2014
Typical for 1989 Rover Mini56,834 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG123 OWD
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2014 63,080 miles

front brake pads wearing thin

oil leak

slight movement in offside and nearside rear radius arms

Fail 24 Jun 2014 63,078 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

front brake pads wearing thin

oil leak

slight movement in offside and nearside rear radius arms

Pass 19 Jun 2013 60,091 miles

slight movement in offside front lower ball joint

Pass 15 Jun 2012 56,579 miles

corrosion present on floor various

Pass 20 Jun 2011 52,297 miles

offside front outer cv boot slightly deteriorated

Pass 4 Jun 2010 46,827 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

corrosion present on nearside door

front number plate cracked and slightly deteriorated

Fail 4 Jun 2010 46,824 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

corrosion present on nearside door

front number plate cracked and slightly deteriorated

Pass 19 Jun 2009 42,206 miles

corrosion present on exhaust and minor leak of gases at rear

corrosion present on offside and nearside front doors

corrosion present on offside and nearside outer sills

corrosion present on rear subframe

minor oil leak

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

offside rear tyre side wall starting to crack

offside rear tyre wearing on outer edge

slight movement in offside and nearside rear radius arms

Fail 19 Jun 2009 42,206 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

corrosion present on exhaust and minor leak of gases at rear

corrosion present on offside and nearside front doors

corrosion present on offside and nearside outer sills

corrosion present on rear subframe

minor oil leak

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

offside rear tyre side wall starting to crack

offside rear tyre wearing on outer edge

slight movement in offside and nearside rear radius arms

Pass 20 Jun 2008 37,030 miles

Oil leak

corrosion present on exhaust system

corrosion present on front brake pipes

corrosion present on nearside front a panel

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

slight movement in nearside rear radius arm

slight movement in offside front lower ball joint

Fail 19 Jun 2008 37,030 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

corrosion present on exhaust system

corrosion present on front brake pipes

corrosion present on nearside front a panel

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

slight movement in nearside rear radius arm

slight movement in offside front lower ball joint

Pass 20 Jun 2007 33,466 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2007 33,466 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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G123 OWD is a 1989 Rover Mini in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 G123 OWD, 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 G123 OWD registered?

G123 OWD is a 1989 Rover Mini, first registered on 26 October 1989.

Is G123 OWD safe to buy?

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