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G395 CAJ

1989 Rover Mini

Yellow Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

35,217 mi
Last recorded35,217 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2026
Typical for 1989 Rover Mini56,834 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG395 CAJ
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1989
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2026 35,217 miles

Coolant leak

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inside boot wheel well (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 24 Jul 2026 35,212 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Coolant leak

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inside boot wheel well (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2025 34,999 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inside boot wheel well (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2024 34,999 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inside boot wheel well (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2023 34,999 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inside wheel well (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2022 34,999 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2021 34,999 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2020 34,999 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Middle exhaust mounting weakened. (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Slight play in rack end joint.

Nearside Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Brake cable damaged but not to excess Cable coroded (1.1.15 (a))

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

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Slightly corroded where floor joins front of outer sill. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Rear mounting on front subframe slightly weakened.

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2019 34,999 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

offside front jacking point corroded not to excess

Fail 12 Jul 2019 34,999 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

offside front jacking point corroded not to excess

Pass 13 Jul 2018 34,999 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2018 34,999 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2014 34,999 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

nearside front wiper blade torn

Pass 11 Oct 2010 33,586 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2010 33,582 miles

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

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 May 2009 32,651 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Dec 2006 29,956 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2006 29,797 miles

Centre Rear Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 22 Nov 2005 27,700 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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G395 CAJ is a 1989 Rover Mini in Yellow with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 G395 CAJ, 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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G395 CAJ is a 1989 Rover Mini, first registered on 17 October 1989.

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