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G341 POD

1989 Rover Mini

Orange Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Dec 2020
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

14,236 mi
Last recorded14,236 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2019
Typical for 1989 Rover Mini56,834 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG341 POD
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1989
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2019 14,236 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Jun 2019 14,236 miles

Offside Rear Brake pivot has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2018 13,778 miles

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jun 2018 13,754 miles

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

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

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2017 13,082 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

o/s & n/s headlamp pattern poor.

slight play at quick release steering wheel.

Fail 29 Mar 2017 13,082 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Brake pivot locking device missing handbrake clevis pin pivot has split pin missing. (3.5.1l)

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

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

slight play at quick release steering wheel.

Pass 22 Feb 2016 11,274 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2016 11,249 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Pass 26 Jan 2015 6,648 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 8 Feb 2014
Pass 29 Jul 2008 37,365 miles

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

Fail 29 Jul 2008 37,365 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2006 34,424 miles

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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G341 POD is a 1989 Rover Mini in Orange with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 G341 POD, 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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G341 POD is a 1989 Rover Mini, first registered on 1 August 1989.

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