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G316 KRH

1989 Rover Mini

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

7,178 mi
Last recorded7,178 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 1989 Rover Mini56,834 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG316 KRH
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 7,178 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2025 7,178 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Dec 2024 6,980 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2024 6,980 miles

All direction indicators incorrect colour all front (4.4.3 (a))

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Oct 2023 5,507 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2022 5,367 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2021 5,361 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2019 5,092 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Apr 2019 5,092 miles

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2010 4,503 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2010 3,471 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 3,455 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 1,010 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2007 1,006 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Pass 10 May 2006 12 miles
Fail 4 May 2006 12 miles

Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm locating pin incorrectly positioned (2.4.G.3a)

Nearside Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm locating pin incorrectly positioned (2.4.G.3a)

Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Outer Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Windscreen washer control missing (8.2.1a)

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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G316 KRH is a 1989 Rover Mini in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 G316 KRH, 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 G316 KRH registered?

G316 KRH is a 1989 Rover Mini, first registered on 31 December 1989.

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