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G383 UTM

1989 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Aug 2026
Tests32 (20 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

94,025 mi
Last recorded94,025 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 1989 Rover Mini56,834 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG383 UTM
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 12 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2025 94,025 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2024 93,490 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2023 92,925 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2022 92,661 miles

Front Body panels corroded but not seriously weakened

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2021 92,404 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2020 92,107 miles

Body is corroded but not structural

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Aug 2020 92,107 miles

Body is corroded but not structural

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2019 91,960 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe corroded but structure not affected

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2018 91,531 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Jul 2018 91,524 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2017 90,847 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 7 Jul 2017 90,847 miles

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt inner knuckle joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 29 Jul 2016 90,310 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill closing panel (5.2.6)

clutch pedal rubber missing

Fail 25 Jul 2016 90,304 miles

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt inner knuckel (2.4.G.2)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded center sill panel (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill closing panel (5.2.6)

clutch pedal rubber missing

Pass 23 Jul 2015 89,608 miles

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

Fail 16 Jul 2015 89,605 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Rear Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

Pass 8 Jul 2014 85,219 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2014 85,217 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 15 Jun 2013 82,361 miles

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

Fail 13 Jun 2013 82,358 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

Offside Tie bar/rod slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Pass 11 Jul 2012 80,540 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2012 80,540 miles

Position lamp switch insecure (1.1.A.1)

Pass 11 Jul 2011 78,685 miles

front number plate damaged but still readable

signs of general age and wear in suspension bushes

slight wheel bearing play in o/s/r

tested in wet conditions

wipers slight smeary

Fail 28 Jun 2011 78,684 miles

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front number plate damaged but still readable

signs of general age and wear in suspension bushes

slight wheel bearing play in o/s/r

tested in wet conditions

wipers slight smeary

Pass 16 Apr 2010
Fail 13 Apr 2010

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 17 Apr 2009 76,378 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 6 Apr 2009 76,378 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Outer Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Apr 2008 74,385 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 73,593 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2007 73,593 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

number plate lamps dim †wipers will not switch off?

Pass 25 Feb 2006 71,312 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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G383 UTM is a 1989 Rover Mini in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 G383 UTM, 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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G383 UTM is a 1989 Rover Mini, first registered on 23 October 1989.

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