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G209 PRB

1989 Rover Mini

Black Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

79,870 mi
Last recorded79,870 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2009
Typical for 1989 Rover Mini56,834 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG209 PRB
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2009 79,870 miles

rear seat removed belts not use

scratches in screen border line

Pass 23 Jun 2008 77,382 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2008 77,253 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)

Pass 27 Jun 2007 68,479 miles

Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

brake servo vacuum border line

Fail 25 Jun 2007 68,419 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

brake servo vacuum border line

Pass 7 Jul 2006 93,546 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

rear seat back security border line.Front seat securing bolts and washers borderline

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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G209 PRB is a 1989 Rover Mini in Black with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 G209 PRB, 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 G209 PRB registered?

G209 PRB is a 1989 Rover Mini, first registered on 24 November 1989.

Is G209 PRB safe to buy?

The MOT history for G209 PRB shows 6 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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