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G14 TFX

1989 Rover Mini

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2023
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

27,147 mi
Last recorded27,147 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2022
Typical for 1989 Rover Mini56,834 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG14 TFX
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2022 27,147 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2019 27,027 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2016 26,998 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 May 2015 26,973 miles

Oil leak

Slight Underbody Corrosion

Pass 16 May 2014 26,850 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Outer Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Offside Outer Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

underbody corrosion

Pass 21 May 2013 26,400 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak

both front jacking points are damaged

Pass 27 Apr 2012 25,373 miles

Oil leak

Pass 26 May 2011 24,033 miles

Oil leak

Pass 30 Mar 2007 14,724 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2007 14,724 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

NEar side front tyre on legal limits

Off side front tyre low inner edge

Oil leak

Play top and bottom ball joints x 4

Pass 13 Apr 2006 1,393 miles

slight play o/s/f hub. †engine oil leak. †front to rear brake pipe corroded. †noise from n/s/r hub.

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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G14 TFX is a 1989 Rover Mini in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 G14 TFX, 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 G14 TFX registered?

G14 TFX is a 1989 Rover Mini, first registered on 16 November 1989.

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