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G326 CUY

1989 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jan 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

66,561 mi
Last recorded66,561 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 1989 Rover Mini56,834 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG326 CUY
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 66,561 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Pass 22 Jan 2025 66,441 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2024 65,979 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Jan 2024 65,979 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jan 2023 65,573 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2022 65,224 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Jan 2021 64,820 miles

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

Fail 20 Jan 2021 64,820 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 10 Jan 2020 64,223 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 10 Jan 2019 63,928 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2018 63,388 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 25 Jan 2017 62,923 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2017 62,923 miles

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

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 10 Dec 2015 62,067 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2014 61,717 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 5 Dec 2013 61,100 miles

Engine Oil Leaks

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2012 60,334 miles

Oil leak

Pass 24 Aug 2011 59,250 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 58,679 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2010 58,666 miles

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 26 Aug 2009 57,669 miles

Oil leak

slight play in o/s/f top ball joint.

Fail 21 Aug 2009 57,653 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

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

slight play in o/s/f top ball joint.

Pass 4 Sep 2008 56,685 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 55,592 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2006 54,673 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2006 54,673 miles

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

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

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

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

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

nsf A panel coroded

osr tyre runs out

Pass 16 Aug 2005 53,552 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2005 53,552 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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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G326 CUY is a 1989 Rover Mini in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 G326 CUY, 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 G326 CUY registered?

G326 CUY is a 1989 Rover Mini, first registered on 1 August 1989.

Is G326 CUY safe to buy?

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