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G298 EDA

1989 Rover Mini

Green Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

59,686 mi
Last recorded59,686 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 1989 Rover Mini56,834 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG298 EDA
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 59,686 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective rubber (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component ball joint has slight play both front upper (5.3.4 (a) (i))

fuel cap sealing washer perishing on edge

nearside sill trim insecure

unable to test both front wheel bearings properly due to brake bind

Fail 24 Jun 2026 59,686 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

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

Headlamp aim too far to the right both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

Position lamp not working both front (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Service brake excessively binding both front (1.2.1 (f))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective rubber (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component ball joint has slight play both front upper (5.3.4 (a) (i))

fuel cap sealing washer perishing on edge

nearside sill trim insecure

unable to test both front wheel bearings properly due to brake bind

Pass 23 Jun 2025 59,660 miles

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear mounts worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2024 59,629 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2024 59,629 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Position lamp not working All position lamps inoperative (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both wiper blades perished,deteriorated & smearing on screen (3.4 (b) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 May 2023 59,591 miles
Fail 19 May 2023 59,590 miles

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

Front Position lamp not working offside & nearside (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Position lamp not working offside & nearside (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both rear (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Steering column has excessive movement up and down Steering column top attachment bracket insecure (2.2.2 (a))

Pass 5 May 2022 59,291 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2021 59,196 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction wipers not returning to park (3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 May 2018 59,166 miles

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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G298 EDA is a 1989 Rover Mini in Green with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 G298 EDA, 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 G298 EDA registered?

G298 EDA is a 1989 Rover Mini, first registered on 26 October 1989.

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