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G152 VBS

1989 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

40,025 mi
Last recorded40,025 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2016
Typical for 1989 Rover Mini56,834 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG152 VBS
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2016 40,025 miles

Exhaust rear mounting 'bobbin' broken

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to back pipe at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 28 Jun 2016 40,025 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Offside Rear mounting of front sub-frame (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Exhaust rear mounting 'bobbin' broken

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to back pipe at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 8 Jul 2015 39,791 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2015 39,791 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 6 Jul 2014 39,534 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 19 Jun 2013 39,308 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2013 39,308 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 21 May 2012 38,921 miles

Minor oil leak from rear of engine

Fail 21 May 2012 38,921 miles

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

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

Minor oil leak from rear of engine

Nearside windscreen washer jet obstructed

Rear service brake not releasing during the roller brake test - unable to test service brake, or parking brake

Pass 13 Jun 2011 38,345 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2010 37,387 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 23 Jun 2010 37,387 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 37,210 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2008 36,207 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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G152 VBS is a 1989 Rover Mini in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 G152 VBS, 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 G152 VBS registered?

G152 VBS is a 1989 Rover Mini, first registered on 21 September 1989.

Is G152 VBS safe to buy?

The MOT history for G152 VBS shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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