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G366 VBP

1989 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2026
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

11,958 mi
Last recorded11,958 miles
Recorded on3 May 2025
Typical for 1989 Rover Mini56,834 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG366 VBP
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 May 2025 11,958 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2024 11,874 miles

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill very light corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill very light corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Mar 2023 11,331 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2023 11,331 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn radius arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2022 11,022 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2017 1,221 miles

Offside Rear position lamp faded

drivers & passengers seat tilt locking mech missing

rear indicators faded

slight interferance on rear lights

Fail 4 Dec 2017 1,216 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Obligatory mirror missing rear view (8.1.1)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor pan / inner wing (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded shock absorber mount (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear position lighjt faded

drivers & passenger seat tilt locking mech missing

fuel pipe slightly rusty

rear indicators faded

slight exhaust blow on front joint

slight interferance on rear lights

slight play in both front upper & lower swivel joints

surface corrosion on both front & rear subframes

surface corrosion to both outer sills. small corrosion hole in nearside front outer sill

Pass 27 May 2011 104 miles

interior mirror missing

o/s/f and o/s/r outer tyre walls slightly perished

slight blow front exhaust joint

Fail 26 May 2011 104 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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 Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

interior mirror missing

o/s/f and o/s/r outer tyre walls slightly perished

slight blow front exhaust joint

Pass 7 May 2010 97,461 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 6 May 2010 97,455 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

o/s/r outer tyre wall slightly perished

Pass 26 Mar 2009 95,162 miles

Both front seat fixings poor.

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside inner CV joint gaiter insecure

Offside rear tyre perished and cracked

Fail 11 Mar 2009 94,805 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nail in offside rear tyre

both front tyres perishing

front no plate cracked

high beam flash not working

o/s/r tyre perishing and getting low

oil leak from gear change oil seal

slight play in n/s/r radiaus arm

Fail 2 Aug 2008 94,031 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 2 Aug 2008 94,031 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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G366 VBP 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 60%.

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 G366 VBP, 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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G366 VBP is a 1989 Rover Mini, first registered on 1 August 1989.

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