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G233 VEU

1989 Rover Mini

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2010
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

59,958 mi
Last recorded59,958 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2009
Typical for 1989 Rover Mini56,834 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG233 VEU
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2009 59,958 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Slight corrosion in n/s/r floor pan.

Fail 27 Oct 2009 59,958 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

N/s/f wheel arch trim slightly loose

Slight corrosion in n/s/r floor pan.

Pass 30 Oct 2008 55,909 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Slight corrosion in front of o/s outer sill. N/s/f subframe mounting large bolt rubber slightly splitting / mis-aligned.

Fail 29 Oct 2008 55,909 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Slight corrosion in front of o/s outer sill. N/s/f subframe mounting large bolt rubber slightly splitting / mis-aligned.

Pass 3 Dec 2007 51,733 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2007 51,733 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

corrosion starting o/s/f door sill

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 2 Dec 2006 47,711 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2006 47,711 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

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

n/s/f subframe mount starting to split †centre exhaust mount starting to split †n/s/r floor pan starting to corrode †surface corrosion both outer sills

Pass 12 Oct 2005 47,191 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2005 47,191 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

corrosion starting ofside boot floor

corrosion starting ofside door step

front suspension mounts starting to split

petrol cap seal perished

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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G233 VEU is a 1989 Rover Mini in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 G233 VEU, 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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G233 VEU is a 1989 Rover Mini, first registered on 6 October 1989.

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