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G30 XMO

1989 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Feb 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

87,858 mi
Last recorded87,858 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 1989 Rover Mini56,834 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG30 XMO
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 87,858 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Feb 2025 87,847 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2024 87,817 miles

Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2023 87,524 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2022 87,041 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2021 85,936 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2020 85,023 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2019 83,609 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2018 82,899 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2017 82,341 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 81,467 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2015 80,392 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2015 80,392 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2014 79,149 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2013 76,997 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2012 74,817 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2011 73,308 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2011 73,308 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Jan 2010 70,937 miles

slight play in bottom of coloum bush

Pass 28 Oct 2008 65,073 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 28 Oct 2008 65,073 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 6 Nov 2007 62,573 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2006 58,847 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2006 58,847 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

front no plate insecure

nsf osf doors bottom rusted

Pass 10 Oct 2005 50,098 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2005 50,098 miles

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

Rear Service brake application uneven across the axle (3.7.D.2b)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nsf door rusted bottom edge

rear sub fram rusted

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 XMO is a 1989 Rover Mini in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 XMO, 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 XMO registered?

G30 XMO is a 1989 Rover Mini, first registered on 15 September 1989.

Is G30 XMO safe to buy?

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