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G172 BPK

1989 Rover Mini

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2020
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

60,008 mi
Last recorded60,008 miles
Recorded on23 May 2019
Typical for 1989 Rover Mini56,834 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG172 BPK
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 May 2019 60,008 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 20 May 2019 60,004 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Mar 2017 59,711 miles

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

Fail 11 Mar 2017 59,711 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 4 Jun 2014 59,471 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

n/s/f sill corroded but not in a perscribed area

rear subframe corroded

Pass 14 Mar 2013 59,012 miles

front subframe corroded

n/s sill corroded but not in perscribed area

rear subframe corroded

Fail 7 Mar 2013 59,012 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

front subframe corroded

n/s sill corroded but not in perscribed area

rear subframe corroded

Pass 9 Mar 2012 58,924 miles

both front wiper blades torn but clear screen

rear sub frame corroded which may need attention in future

Fail 8 Mar 2012 58,923 miles

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Spare tyre defective

both front wiper blades torn but clear screen

rear sub frame corroded which may need attention in future

Pass 19 Jun 2009 58,623 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2009 58,623 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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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G172 BPK is a 1989 Rover Mini in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 G172 BPK, 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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G172 BPK is a 1989 Rover Mini, first registered on 23 November 1989.

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