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G343 BPM

1989 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

40,667 mi
Last recorded40,667 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 1989 Rover Mini56,834 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG343 BPM
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 40,667 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Apr 2025 40,649 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2025 40,647 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Pass 12 Apr 2024 40,638 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2023 40,632 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2022 40,572 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2021 40,385 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2020 40,226 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Aug 2018 40,096 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2017 40,011 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2016 39,125 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2016 39,123 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Sep 2015 36,273 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2015 36,272 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering floor (6.1.A.1)

Pass 9 Sep 2014 34,468 miles

Offside front tyre worn inner edge.

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 28 Aug 2013 31,588 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 7 Sep 2012 29,553 miles

Nearside rear tyre worn outer edge.

Pass 6 Sep 2011 25,720 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2011 25,711 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2010 23,443 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2010 23,443 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

n/s suspenshion close to stops

Pass 1 Sep 2009 19,552 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 16,031 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2007 15,159 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2006 14,679 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2006 14,679 miles

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 Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

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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G343 BPM is a 1989 Rover Mini in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 G343 BPM, 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 G343 BPM registered?

G343 BPM is a 1989 Rover Mini, first registered on 5 September 1989.

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