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G232 KWY

1989 Rover Mini

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jun 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

9,923 mi
Last recorded9,923 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 1989 Rover Mini56,834 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG232 KWY
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 9,923 miles

Coolant leak

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

Pass 17 Jun 2025 9,813 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2025 9,811 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2024 9,673 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2024 9,671 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Jun 2023 9,183 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 15 Jun 2023 9,182 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 May 2022 8,780 miles

Nearside front shock absorber dust cover missing

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 21 Jun 2021 8,642 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Slight corrosion on front to rear pipe at rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Feb 2020 8,541 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

The nearside and offside outer sills are slightly corroded at the rear.

Pass 13 Feb 2019 7,447 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.1mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.9mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2007 773 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2006 94,667 miles

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

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

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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G232 KWY is a 1989 Rover Mini in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 G232 KWY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was G232 KWY registered?

G232 KWY is a 1989 Rover Mini, first registered on 22 December 1989.

Is G232 KWY safe to buy?

The MOT history for G232 KWY shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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