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G361 JHE

1989 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

16,661 mi
Last recorded16,661 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2025
Typical for 1989 Rover Mini56,834 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG361 JHE
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2025 16,661 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2024 16,270 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2022 15,861 miles

Both front tyres worn to 3mm

Nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Offside rear tyre worn on inner edge slightly

Pass 13 Aug 2021 14,730 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2021 14,730 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2020 14,661 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2020 14,661 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle brake inop (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working not flashing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 May 2018 14,642 miles

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective Clamp bolt to gearbox housing loose. (6.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective Mounting bolts loose. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play Signs of grease at inner bearing seal. (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge worn bald. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 24 May 2018 14,641 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive Miss fire with poor idle. (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding Restricted movement. (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding Restricted movement. (1.2.1 (f))

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective Clamp bolt to gearbox housing loose. (6.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective Mounting bolts loose. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play Signs of grease at inner bearing seal. (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge worn bald. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2015 77,066 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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G361 JHE is a 1989 Rover Mini in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 G361 JHE, 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 G361 JHE registered?

G361 JHE is a 1989 Rover Mini, first registered on 1 August 1989.

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