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G235 AEF

1989 Rover Mini

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2020
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

47,740 mi
Last recorded47,740 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2019
Typical for 1989 Rover Mini56,834 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG235 AEF
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2019 47,740 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

both front floors rusty

both front inner arches rusty

o/s/f seat belt slow to retract

Fail 19 Mar 2019 47,734 miles

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

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

drivers seat belt slow to return

floor pan at front foot wells corroded

headlamp beam pattern getting poor

inner wheel arches and underside corroded

nearside front cv boot perished

Pass 20 Mar 2018 46,854 miles

osf cv boot perished,

Pass 3 Apr 2017 45,382 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2017 45,382 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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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G235 AEF is a 1989 Rover Mini in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 G235 AEF, 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 G235 AEF registered?

G235 AEF is a 1989 Rover Mini, first registered on 16 August 1989.

Is G235 AEF safe to buy?

The MOT history for G235 AEF shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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