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G311 APF

1989 Rover Mini

White Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests29 (14 pass, 15 fail)
Pass rate48.3%

Mileage

29,730 mi
Last recorded29,730 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 1989 Rover Mini56,834 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG311 APF
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

14 pass 15 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2026 29,730 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2021 29,644 miles

Front Fuel pipe loose

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Fail 12 Jan 2021 29,640 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn rear mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn rear mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Fuel pipe loose

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 21 Apr 2017 28,629 miles

Both front seats slightly insecure

General body corrosion

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Front Passenger seat floor corroded

Fail 12 Apr 2017 28,555 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. Siezed (6.2.A.3)

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Both front seats slightly insecure

General body corrosion

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Passenger seat floor corroded

Pass 13 May 2016 26,683 miles

Drivers seat slide stiff

Oil leak

Parkbrake efficiency only just met 16%

Fail 28 Apr 2016 26,625 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

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

Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1) DANGEROUS

Drivers seat slide stiff

Oil leak

Parkbrake efficiency only just met 16%

Pass 28 Apr 2015 25,427 miles

Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

Fail 23 Apr 2015 25,358 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp inoperative (3.6.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

Pass 8 May 2014 24,134 miles
Fail 1 May 2014 24,125 miles

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Fail 10 Apr 2014 24,063 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

underside corroded

Pass 18 Apr 2013 22,149 miles

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

all subframe mounts flexing alot - n/s/f seems loose

all welding repairs undersealed and covered by trims

fuel pipe corroding at rear

light switch panel in centre console loose

oil leaks

poor headlamp beam images

Fail 12 Apr 2013 22,141 miles

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

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

fuel pipe corroding at rear

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

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

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

Offside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

all front sub frame mounts flexing alot n/s/f appears loose

all welding repairs undersealed and covered by trims

hazard warning switch becoming faulty

Fail 8 Mar 2013 22,130 miles

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

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

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

battery box corroded

fuel pipe crroded

n/s and o/s outer sills heavily corroded

n/s/f and o/s/f drive shaft gaiters becoming insecure

play lower steering column

Pass 21 Feb 2012 20,587 miles

rear o/s floor rusty. front floor pans rusty

Fail 13 Feb 2012 20,569 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut not locked (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

rear o/s floor rusty. front floor pans rusty

Pass 17 Jan 2011 19,065 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2010 15,088 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2010 15,088 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 21 Dec 2008 12,519 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2008 12,474 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 17 Dec 2007 8,499 miles

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

boot floor and outer sills rusty

front tyres very close to wheel arches

n/s/f front subframe front mount bent

rear tyres on limit

reverse lights u/s

Fail 12 Dec 2007 8,499 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit attachment damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.F.1c)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

boot floor and outer sills rusty

front tyres very close to wheel arches

n/s/f front subframe front mount bent

rear tyres on limit

reverse lights u/s

Fail 19 Nov 2007 8,412 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is severely distorted (2.4.A.3)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

brake hoses aged

head lights poor

sligh play in all wheel bearings

Pass 8 Dec 2006 700 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2006 700 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 28 Nov 2005 97,363 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2005 97,363 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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G311 APF is a 1989 Rover Mini in White with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 48.3%.

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 G311 APF, 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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G311 APF is a 1989 Rover Mini, first registered on 5 August 1989.

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