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G397 FLS

1989 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

72,745 mi
Last recorded72,745 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 1989 Rover Mini56,834 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG397 FLS
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 72,745 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 May 2023 72,539 miles
Fail 5 May 2023 72,532 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Indicator switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Steering column has excessive movement up and down (2.2.2 (a))

Pass 27 Oct 2020 72,449 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front slight play in offside and nearside steering rack arm joint or play is within steering rack

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 May 2019 72,047 miles
Fail 10 May 2019 72,047 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Jul 2012 71,535 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 16 Jun 2011 64,929 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2010 57,425 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2010 57,424 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 3 Sep 2009 54,636 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2009 54,636 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2006 50,718 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2006 50,704 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

o/s/f inner arch corroded outside prescribed area

Pass 10 Dec 2005 50,199 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2005 50,125 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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G397 FLS is a 1989 Rover Mini in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 G397 FLS, 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 G397 FLS registered?

G397 FLS is a 1989 Rover Mini, first registered on 10 August 1989.

Is G397 FLS safe to buy?

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