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G191 KWR

1989 Rover Mini

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

6,466 mi
Last recorded6,466 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 1989 Rover Mini56,834 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG191 KWR
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 6,466 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2025 6,461 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 1 Oct 2021 5,969 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

SLIGHT PLAY IN ENGINE STABILSER

Fail 3 Sep 2021 5,964 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Headlamp aim too high BOTH (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2020 2,192 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

PARKING BRAKE TRAVEL GETTING LONG

Fail 18 Jul 2020 2,186 miles

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess ENGINE STABELISER BUSH (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive CORROSION AT O/S/F SILL TO LOWER WHEEL ARCH IN A PRESCRIBED AREA (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn PLAY IN COLUMN (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 27 Jul 2019 98,244 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 28 Jul 2018 95,022 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2017 91,543 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play SLIGHT PLAY IN BOTH FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn SLIGHT PLAY IN STEERING COLUMN (2.1.2c)

Fail 29 Jul 2017 91,543 miles

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

Front wheel bearing has slight play SLIGHT PLAY IN BOTH FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn SLIGHT PLAY IN STEERING COLUMN (2.1.2c)

Pass 8 Jul 2016 87,155 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt slightly leaking grease (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2015 85,001 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2012 84,997 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2008 83,970 miles

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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G191 KWR is a 1989 Rover Mini in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 G191 KWR, 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 G191 KWR registered?

G191 KWR is a 1989 Rover Mini, first registered on 11 November 1989.

Is G191 KWR safe to buy?

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