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G30 GTX

1989 Rover Mini

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

64,313 mi
Last recorded64,313 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2019
Typical for 1989 Rover Mini56,834 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG30 GTX
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2019 64,313 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Jun 2018 62,412 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 60,732 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2017 60,732 miles

Stop lamp not working all (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Mar 2016 59,241 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 58,296 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 57,687 miles

side repeaters held on with tape at time of test

Fail 26 Mar 2014 57,687 miles

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

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

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Pass 28 Mar 2013 56,656 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2013 56,656 miles

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

Horn emits two or more alternating tones (1.6.2d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Suspension weakened allowing body or other component to foul a road wheel or would do so if laden (2.4.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm which is adjustable, locking device insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Trailing arm which is adjustable, locking device insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)

Fail 1 Mar 2012 55,424 miles

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 Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 1 Mar 2012 55,424 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 53,413 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 51,398 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2010 51,378 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2009 48,506 miles

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

nearside front tyre on legal limit outer edge

offside front tyre nearing legal limit outer edge

offside rear tyre cut close to cords and near legal limit on outer edge

Fail 13 Feb 2009 48,425 miles

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

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

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

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

nearside front tyre on legal limit outer edge

offside front tyre nearing legal limit outer edge

offside rear tyre cut close to cords and near legal limit on outer edge

Pass 5 Feb 2008 45,775 miles

blow on exhaust downpipe

both front wheels close to arches on lock

slight stiffness in steering

Fail 31 Jan 2008 45,710 miles

Nearside Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut loose (2.5.B.1a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

blow on exhaust downpipe

both front wheels close to arches on lock

slight stiffness in steering

Pass 18 Jan 2007 36,673 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Apr 2006 35,160 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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G30 GTX is a 1989 Rover Mini in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 G30 GTX, 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 G30 GTX registered?

G30 GTX is a 1989 Rover Mini, first registered on 27 September 1989.

Is G30 GTX safe to buy?

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