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G192 YAN

1989 Rover Mini

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2025
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

18,514 mi
Last recorded18,514 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2024
Typical for 1989 Rover Mini56,834 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG192 YAN
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2024 18,514 miles

excessive grease around drivers driveshaft near disc

Fail 11 Apr 2024 18,514 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

excessive grease around drivers driveshaft near disc

Pass 23 Apr 2019 16,418 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Apr 2019 16,413 miles

Front Brake pipe connection leaking on an air braking system compensator (1.1.11 (b) (i))

Lower Steering column attachment defective play (2.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen lense cracked (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2018 10,310 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2018 10,304 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Front Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm which is adjustable, loose in adjustment threads (2.4.G.1)

lights/main beam interfering with instrument cluster

Pass 28 Nov 2013 10,302 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2013 10,302 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Aug 2012 10,302 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2012 10,302 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 7 Jun 2011 7,089 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 4,519 miles

o/s rear handbrake only just within spec n/s footbrake slightly low

Fail 15 Jul 2009 4,517 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front o/s and n/s floor damaged, pushed upwards

nsf lower engine mt bolt loose protruding

o/s steering rack gaiter twisted

Pass 25 Jul 2008 94,556 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2008 94,556 miles

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

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

Pass 30 Apr 2007
Fail 14 Feb 2007 92,860 miles

Centre Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

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

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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G192 YAN is a 1989 Rover Mini in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 G192 YAN, 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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G192 YAN is a 1989 Rover Mini, first registered on 27 October 1989.

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