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G35 UUR

1989 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2022
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

50,183 mi
Last recorded50,183 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2021
Typical for 1989 Rover Mini56,834 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG35 UUR
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2021 50,183 miles

Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all main beam headlamps (4.1.3 (a))

Fail 19 Jan 2021 50,183 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all main beam headlamps (4.1.3 (a))

Pass 10 Jul 2019 49,478 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2018 48,635 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2018 48,627 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded rear section of front to rear by subframe steel pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases joint between front and centre sections of system (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened of rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside front floors in front subframe mounting areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside inner rear wheel arches to floor in rear subframe mounting areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2015 48,451 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

fuel cap sealing washer deteriorating but still providing a seal

Fail 27 Apr 2015 48,448 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

fuel cap sealing washer deteriorating but still providing a seal

Pass 22 Feb 2012 46,435 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2012 46,428 miles

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 16 Feb 2011 44,414 miles

Front discs pitted

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

Offside rear brake binding slightly

Fail 16 Feb 2011 44,414 miles

Front discs pitted

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 1 Nov 2007 44,004 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 30 Oct 2007 43,899 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 30 Oct 2006 43,347 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2006 43,347 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.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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G35 UUR is a 1989 Rover Mini in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 G35 UUR, 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 G35 UUR registered?

G35 UUR is a 1989 Rover Mini, first registered on 2 November 1989.

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