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G161 AEF

1989 Rover Mini

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

97,927 mi
Last recorded97,927 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 1989 Rover Mini56,834 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG161 AEF
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 97,927 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front sub frame rubber worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Apr 2026 97,926 miles

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front sub frame rubbers worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2020 97,916 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2019 97,866 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2018 97,782 miles

Offside Rear tyre slight cracked

Pass 9 Sep 2017 97,054 miles

Offside Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush front bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 10 Sep 2016 96,231 miles

Nearside Front Lower 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)

Pass 22 Aug 2015 95,883 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2007 95,141 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 5 Sep 2007 95,141 miles

Nearside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 24 Aug 2006 89,424 miles

Oil leak

battery tray corroded and holed

bonet stay missing

Fail 23 Aug 2006 89,424 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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

Battery tray holed

Bonnet stay missing

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

Oil leak

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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G161 AEF is a 1989 Rover Mini in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 G161 AEF, 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 G161 AEF registered?

G161 AEF is a 1989 Rover Mini, first registered on 1 August 1989.

Is G161 AEF safe to buy?

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