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G272 OYS

1989 Rover Mini

Maroon Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

48,661 mi
Last recorded48,661 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2017
Typical for 1989 Rover Mini56,834 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG272 OYS
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1989
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Fail 18 Apr 2017 48,661 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute do not flash at all (1.4.A.2g)

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases frontpipe to centre section joint (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp goes out when brake pedal applied (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both excessively deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floorpan to sidesill area, next to jacking point (5.2.6) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floorpan to sidesill, next to jacking point (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.5.C.1a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (6.3.1d)

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

Oil leak ()

Outer bodywork corroding, particularly around windscreen

Rear both tyres perishing

Rear brakes slightly binding

extensive surface corrosion throughout vehicle

fuel gauge inoperative

Fail 10 Jan 2011 47,765 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 10 Jan 2011 47,765 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2009 46,835 miles

small patches of corrosion

Pass 18 Jun 2008 46,029 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2007 38,850 miles

corrosion around sills,rear subframe corroding.

welding repairs to offside front floor.

Pass 17 Jun 2006 38,367 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2006 38,364 miles

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

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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G272 OYS is a 1989 Rover Mini in Maroon with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 G272 OYS, 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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G272 OYS is a 1989 Rover Mini, first registered on 24 November 1989.

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