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G385 VHK

1989 Rover Mini

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

59,386 mi
Last recorded59,386 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 1989 Rover Mini56,834 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG385 VHK
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 59,386 miles

Offside Rear sill slightly corroded

Pass 19 Jun 2023 59,347 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch cover - missing ()

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective corroded / fractured (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 16 Jun 2023 59,346 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch cover - missing ()

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective corroded / fractured (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Jan 2022 57,623 miles

Nearside Front outside plastic wheel arch missing

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 11 Jan 2022 57,620 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))

Nearside Front outside plastic wheel arch missing

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 18 Dec 2020 55,320 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Fail 10 Dec 2020 55,318 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

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

Steering column attachment defective (2.2.2 (d) (i))

Upper Engine mounting excessively loose (6.1.8 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak ()

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Pass 16 Jul 2016 50,520 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak ()

centre exhaust mount detatched

rear exhasust mount perrished

rear shock absorbers feel weak in operation

Fail 7 Jul 2016 50,481 miles

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

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

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak ()

centre exhaust mount detatched

rear exhasust mount perrished

rear shock absorbers feel weak in operation

Pass 7 Jul 2015 42,779 miles

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

Fail 7 Jul 2015 42,779 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 19 Jul 2014 39,074 miles

Oil leak

Pass 13 Jul 2013 37,855 miles

Oil leak

Pass 10 Jul 2012 36,994 miles

oil leak from engine area

Pass 4 Jul 2011 35,271 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2010 32,764 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2009 29,880 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2008 29,587 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2007 29,100 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 27,886 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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G385 VHK is a 1989 Rover Mini in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 G385 VHK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was G385 VHK registered?

G385 VHK is a 1989 Rover Mini, first registered on 11 September 1989.

Is G385 VHK safe to buy?

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