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G220 GPY

1989 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2016
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

35,577 mi
Last recorded35,577 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2015
Typical for 1989 Rover Mini56,834 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG220 GPY
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2015 35,577 miles

nsf upper/ lower ball joint covers split

under body / arches underseal

Fail 12 Mar 2015 35,577 miles

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

nsf upper/ lower ball joint covers split

under body / arches underseal

Pass 25 Mar 2014 34,970 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2014 34,947 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Mar 2013 34,322 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

carbs look damp & fuel smell, front floora corroded & damaged, rear floors corroded , all inner arches corroded, slight play in steering rack, rear brake /fuel lines rusty, sills underbody thick underseal,

nsr inner arch thick underseal , feels weak & corroded

osr inner arch corroded & feels weak thick underseal

Fail 5 Mar 2013 34,302 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

carbs look damp & fuel smell, front floora corroded & damaged, rear floors corroded , all inner arches corroded, slight play in steering rack, rear brake /fuel lines rusty, sills underbody thick underseal,

nsr inner arch thick underseal , feels weak & corroded

Pass 16 Mar 2011 33,754 miles

o/s/f & n/s/f tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 12 Mar 2011 33,754 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

o/s/f & n/s/f tyres wearing on inner edges

rear seat insecure

slight play in o/s/f & n/s/f sterring rack arms

Pass 26 Feb 2009 31,098 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2007 30,702 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear tyres perishing (145/70x12)

slight wear in n/s track rod end

Fail 12 Dec 2007 30,693 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear tyres perishing (145/70x12)

rear exhaust silencer supported by cable ties

slight wear in n/s track rod end

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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G220 GPY is a 1989 Rover Mini in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 G220 GPY, 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 G220 GPY registered?

G220 GPY is a 1989 Rover Mini, first registered on 31 December 1989.

Is G220 GPY safe to buy?

The MOT history for G220 GPY shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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