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G189 CPG

1989 Rover Mini

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

92,730 mi
Last recorded92,730 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2007
Typical for 1989 Rover Mini56,834 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG189 CPG
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2007 92,730 miles

Engine oil leak

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

Fail 2 Feb 2007 92,730 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Engine oil leak

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

Pass 7 Feb 2006 78,696 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both front roadwheels have slight rotational resistance

engine oil leak

nearside front tyre has nail in tread

nearside rear tyre is a remould

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

offside rear inner wheel arch has been filled

radiator water leak

slight free play in bottom steering column bush

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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G189 CPG is a 1989 Rover Mini in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 G189 CPG, 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 G189 CPG registered?

G189 CPG is a 1989 Rover Mini, first registered on 14 October 1989.

Is G189 CPG safe to buy?

The MOT history for G189 CPG shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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