MOT Status
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59,386 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Rear sill slightly corroded
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))
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))
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))
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))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()
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 ()
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
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
Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
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)
Oil leak
Oil leak
oil leak from engine area
How Reliable is the Rover Mini?
Based on 519,169 MOT tests across 45,631 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
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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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