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G221 KEG

1989 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

34,275 mi
Last recorded34,275 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 1989 Rover Mini56,834 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG221 KEG
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 34,275 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2025 33,365 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2023 33,021 miles

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

Pass 23 Dec 2022 32,666 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Dec 2022 32,666 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2021 32,312 miles

Hydraulic brake cylinder corroded but not seriously weakened MASTER CYILINDER (1.1.16 (d) (i))

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

Pass 24 Nov 2020 31,875 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2019 31,634 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2018 31,458 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2017 31,134 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2016 30,902 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has age related perishing cracks in side wall of tyre

Fail 20 Dec 2016 30,902 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt knuckle joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has age related perishing cracks in side wall of tyre

Pass 30 Nov 2015 30,508 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 30 Nov 2015 30,508 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 29 Jul 2014 30,283 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2014 30,283 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Pass 8 Aug 2013 29,961 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2013 29,961 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 26 Jun 2012 28,978 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 15 Jun 2011 27,646 miles

advise door mirrors loose

Pass 12 Jul 2010 26,799 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2009 26,619 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2009 26,607 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Dec 2008 26,404 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2007 26,164 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2006 25,821 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2005 25,307 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

nearside rear tyre starting to perish

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 KEG is a 1989 Rover Mini in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 G221 KEG, 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 KEG registered?

G221 KEG is a 1989 Rover Mini, first registered on 1 August 1989.

Is G221 KEG safe to buy?

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