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G226 WTW

1989 Rover Mini

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2018
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

57,519 mi
Last recorded57,519 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2018
Typical for 1989 Rover Mini56,834 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG226 WTW
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Fail 7 Jul 2018 57,519 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component insecurely attached sphere assembly insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Fuel pipe so insecure there is a risk of fire (6.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Fuel pipe chafing (6.1.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated sphere ball joint cover (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated not secured (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated sphere ball joint cover (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2017 61,504 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front joint/downpipe (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 27 Apr 2015 46,320 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2014 38,304 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 32,233 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 11 Jun 2012 29,906 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Feb 2011 27,249 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Dec 2009 19,034 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 39,510 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

front registratoin plate cracked

Pass 28 Jul 2008 37,849 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Aug 2007 37,263 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 34,443 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

small crack in front number plate.

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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G226 WTW is a 1989 Rover Mini in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 G226 WTW, 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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G226 WTW is a 1989 Rover Mini, first registered on 1 August 1989.

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