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G159 WTW

1989 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

58,749 mi
Last recorded58,749 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 1989 Rover Mini56,834 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG159 WTW
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 58,749 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2024 58,329 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2023 58,069 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2022 57,301 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2021 56,627 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material under seal over brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play ball joint top of hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))

oil residue rear of engine

Pass 8 Oct 2020 56,309 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2019 56,153 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2018 55,906 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2017 53,908 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2016 52,478 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2015 51,257 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2015 51,257 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp too bright (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating too dull (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Sep 2014 50,406 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 49,249 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 Aug 2013 49,249 miles

Front registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

Horn emits two or more alternating tones (1.6.2d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 7 Oct 2009 48,193 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2008 44,509 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Jul 2008 44,509 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Mar 2007 42,582 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2007 42,581 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 31 Mar 2006 40,989 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2006 40,989 miles

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

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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G159 WTW is a 1989 Rover Mini in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 G159 WTW, 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 G159 WTW registered?

G159 WTW is a 1989 Rover Mini, first registered on 1 August 1989.

Is G159 WTW safe to buy?

The MOT history for G159 WTW shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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