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G391 VHT

1989 Rover Mini

Green Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2016
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

13,120 mi
Last recorded13,120 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2015
Typical for 1989 Rover Mini56,834 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG391 VHT
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2015 13,120 miles

O/S & N/S FLOOR RUSTING.

REAR SUB FRAME RUSTING.

Fail 29 May 2015 13,111 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

O/S & N/S FLOOR RUSTING.

REAR SUB FRAME RUSTING.

Fail 17 Mar 2015 13,101 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

rear brake pipes corroded

play in ns rear radius arm

slight corrosion front wheel arches

Pass 16 Apr 2014 9,450 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2014 9,450 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 9 Apr 2013 5,272 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2013 52,704 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Mar 2012 1,563 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 35,444 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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G391 VHT is a 1989 Rover Mini in Green with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 G391 VHT, 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 G391 VHT registered?

G391 VHT is a 1989 Rover Mini, first registered on 3 November 1989.

Is G391 VHT safe to buy?

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