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G133 VRX

1989 Rover Mini

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2021
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

38,105 mi
Last recorded38,105 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2020
Typical for 1989 Rover Mini56,834 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG133 VRX
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1989
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2020 38,105 miles

All direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

underbody corrosion

Fail 16 Mar 2020 38,105 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt gaiter split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired front end of sill detached [ not welded] underneath (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt gaiter split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated excessive play (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired both sill covers not continuously welded along floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

All direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge no tread outer edge [ cord not exposed at test] (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge no tread outer edge [ cord not exposed at test] (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

underbody corrosion

Pass 11 Apr 2019 33,246 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

corrosion to underside of vehicle and rear valance

Pass 21 May 2018 30,252 miles
Fail 14 May 2018 30,252 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension has inadequate clearance with the chassis (2.4.A.1a)

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

Stop lamp not working both (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 May 2017 27,082 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2017 27,080 miles

Electrical wiring damaged, likely to cause a short near exhaust system (1.9.2b)

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

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

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

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

Pass 16 May 2015 26,821 miles

all front balljoint dust covers slightly perrished

Pass 19 May 2010 25,774 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2010 25,745 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2009 24,950 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Nov 2007 24,936 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 1 Jun 2007 24,923 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame inappropriately repaired (2.4.A.2)

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 May 2006 24,891 miles
Fail 22 May 2006 24,891 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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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G133 VRX is a 1989 Rover Mini in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 G133 VRX, 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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G133 VRX is a 1989 Rover Mini, first registered on 8 August 1989.

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