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G306 OCA

1989 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2024
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

90,450 mi
Last recorded90,450 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2023
Typical for 1989 Rover Mini56,834 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG306 OCA
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2023 90,450 miles

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

Fail 15 Feb 2023 90,436 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength By rear subframe front mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength By rear subframe front mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Corrosion to n/side front wheel arch at rear top by top door hinge

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 19 Oct 2017 90,413 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2017 90,403 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Front pear drop mounting (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Heel board (2.4.A.3)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 22 Oct 2015 89,436 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2015 89,343 miles

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

Nearside Front Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Oct 2014 83,944 miles

Slight wear o/s/f tyre inner edge

Pass 24 Oct 2013 82,879 miles

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

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

Rear fuel pipes corroded

Fail 18 Oct 2013 82,808 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

front of exhaust hitting body

rear fuel pipes corroding

Pass 16 Oct 2012 78,255 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2012 78,173 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 24 Oct 2011 43,374 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 24 Sep 2011 76,054 miles

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 20 Feb 2010 73,795 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2008 73,777 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 1 Jun 2007 64,443 miles

REAR BRAKE BALANCE JUST OK & AS VT30

Fail 31 May 2007 64,437 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Offside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

o/s/f floor corroded

slight play in lower column bush

Pass 30 Mar 2006 53,242 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2006 53,242 miles

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

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

nail in n/s rear tyre

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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G306 OCA is a 1989 Rover Mini in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 G306 OCA, 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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G306 OCA is a 1989 Rover Mini, first registered on 2 November 1989.

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