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G334 FON

1989 Rover Mini

Purple Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

7,998 mi
Last recorded7,998 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2009
Typical for 1989 Rover Mini56,834 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG334 FON
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1989
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2009 7,998 miles

battery insecure

front lower panel starting to corrode

ignition switch worn

o/s/r metal brake pipe starting to corrode

slight play on steering column bush

various engine oil leaks

Fail 17 Jul 2009 7,998 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

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

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is fractured (3.1.9)

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

battery insecure

front lower panel starting to corrode

ignition switch worn

n/s tear drop mount starting to perish

o/s/f bump stop missing

o/s/r metal brake pipe starting to corrode

slight lift on n/s/f upper swivel

slight play on steering column bush

various engine oil leaks

Pass 20 Mar 2008 7,771 miles

engine revs raised to 2000 to clear hydrocarbons to pass emission test

Fail 26 Feb 2008 7,767 miles

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

Front Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Lower Steering column shaft retaining device insecure (2.1.6) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

battery and main battery lead insecure

cooling fan fitted incorrectly

excessive engine oil leaks

rear seat base insecure

slight fluctuation on front brakes

slight play in column bush

starter motor noisey

suspected start of n/s radius arm seizing

Pass 2 Mar 2007 6,488 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2007 6,488 miles

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

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

Nearside Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Steering column shaft has excessive end float (2.1.3)

Pass 9 Mar 2006 3,462 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2006 3,462 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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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G334 FON is a 1989 Rover Mini in Purple with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 G334 FON, 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 G334 FON registered?

G334 FON is a 1989 Rover Mini, first registered on 12 September 1989.

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