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G221 JPW

1989 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2022
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

59,527 mi
Last recorded59,527 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2021
Typical for 1989 Rover Mini56,834 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG221 JPW
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2021 59,527 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2021 59,526 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 21 Feb 2020 59,251 miles

fuel tank cap seal perishing

no rear seats installed at time of test

no suspension travel

Fail 14 Feb 2020 59,250 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component 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))

fuel tank cap seal perishing

n/s-f and o/s-r brake unions wet don't appear to be leaking though

no rear seats installed at time of test

no suspension travel

Pass 30 Apr 2010 58,816 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2008 56,943 miles

n/s/f tyre worn to 3mm

Fail 23 Jan 2008 56,939 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

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

n/s/f tyre worn to 3mm

Pass 25 Jan 2007 53,452 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2006 53,452 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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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G221 JPW is a 1989 Rover Mini in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 G221 JPW, 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 G221 JPW registered?

G221 JPW is a 1989 Rover Mini, first registered on 17 November 1989.

Is G221 JPW safe to buy?

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