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G353 WGS

1989 Rover Mini

Yellow Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2023
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

51,328 mi
Last recorded51,328 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2022
Typical for 1989 Rover Mini56,834 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG353 WGS
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1989
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2022 51,328 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2022 51,328 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Position lamp switch does not illuminate the front and rear position lamps with a single operation (4.2.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Jun 2012 50,898 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2012 50,891 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 16 Jun 2011 44,783 miles

Coolant leak

Fail 15 Jun 2011 44,783 miles

Nearside Upper Front suspension locking device ineffective (2.5.A.4)

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Nearside Lower Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut not locked (2.5.B.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Coolant leak

Pass 14 Jun 2010 43,297 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2010 43,297 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Fail 4 Apr 2009 40,918 miles

Nearside Front Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Front Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 4 Apr 2009 40,918 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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G353 WGS is a 1989 Rover Mini in Yellow with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 G353 WGS, 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 G353 WGS registered?

G353 WGS is a 1989 Rover Mini, first registered on 21 December 1989.

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