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G143 PGY

1989 Rover Mini

Beige Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 May 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

78,988 mi
Last recorded78,988 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 1989 Rover Mini56,834 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG143 PGY
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1989
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 78,988 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly cracked/perished (145/70/12) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Feb 2025 78,491 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge perished on outer sidewall/145/70/12 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2024 76,014 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

various spots of under body corrosion

Pass 10 Feb 2023 73,703 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2023 73,703 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 30 Oct 2021 68,161 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2020 62,704 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2020 62,704 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2019 59,934 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 56,220 miles

Slight play in front swivels

Fail 7 Apr 2018 56,216 miles

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

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Slight play in front swivels

Pass 4 Jan 2017 55,532 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2016 53,552 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2016 53,552 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2015 52,948 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2014 52,059 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2013 51,290 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2012 50,358 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

Pass 11 Jan 2011 49,409 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 13 Jan 2010 48,425 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2009 47,296 miles

front tyre sidewalls cracking

Pass 15 Jan 2008 46,218 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2008 46,218 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2007 45,049 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2007 45,049 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

off side front suspensin close to bump stop

Pass 6 Jan 2006 43,771 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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G143 PGY is a 1989 Rover Mini in Beige with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 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 G143 PGY, 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 G143 PGY registered?

G143 PGY is a 1989 Rover Mini, first registered on 3 November 1989.

Is G143 PGY safe to buy?

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