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G178 PFG

1989 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2017
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

48,342 mi
Last recorded48,342 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2016
Typical for 1989 Rover Mini56,834 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG178 PFG
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2016 48,342 miles

Nearside washer

wipers not self parking

Fail 22 Jul 2015 48,334 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 22 Jul 2015 48,334 miles

Offside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 8 May 2014 48,330 miles

o/s/f floor getting weak

Pass 15 Jun 2012 47,986 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2012 47,980 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

Pass 13 May 2011 47,520 miles
Fail 11 May 2011 47,520 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Sep 2009 47,493 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2009 47,493 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Fail 4 Aug 2008 47,206 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 4 Aug 2008 47,206 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2007 46,416 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2007 46,407 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

slight play in near side front lower ball joint

Fail 6 Jul 2006 45,120 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 6 Jul 2006 45,120 miles

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.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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G178 PFG is a 1989 Rover Mini in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 G178 PFG, 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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G178 PFG is a 1989 Rover Mini, first registered on 29 September 1989.

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