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G125 YVW

1989 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2025
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

57,661 mi
Last recorded57,661 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2024
Typical for 1989 Rover Mini56,834 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG125 YVW
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2024 57,661 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Nov 2022 56,731 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2019 56,703 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2019 56,703 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Jul 2018 56,505 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2017 56,028 miles

Nearside Front Inner track control arm bushes starting to split

Offside Front Inner track control arm bush starting to split

Pass 14 Jul 2016 55,501 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2016 55,479 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 11 Jul 2015 54,926 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2014 54,320 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2013 53,317 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2012 52,585 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2012 52,582 miles

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

Front Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Jul 2011 50,425 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 50,137 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2008 49,340 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 48,559 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 48,338 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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G125 YVW is a 1989 Rover Mini in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 G125 YVW, 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 G125 YVW registered?

G125 YVW is a 1989 Rover Mini, first registered on 15 November 1989.

Is G125 YVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for G125 YVW shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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