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G417 VHJ

1989 Rover Mini

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

98,687 mi
Last recorded98,687 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 1989 Rover Mini56,834 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG417 VHJ
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 98,687 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2023 98,657 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2023 89,621 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 4 Nov 2022 98,381 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2021 97,959 miles

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

Pass 26 Sep 2014 97,597 miles

Both front tie bar bushes slightly deteriorated

Driver's door pillar deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

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

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

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

Fail 15 Sep 2014 97,597 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Driver's door pillar deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

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

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2012 96,699 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2012 96,699 miles

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

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

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

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Horn control insecure (1.6.1)

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2011 92,983 miles

Nearside front inner wheel arch corroded outside prescribed areas

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

Offside front inner wheel arch corroded outside prescribed areas

Fail 20 Jul 2011 92,983 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside front wheel arch corroded outside prescribed areas

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

Offside front wheel arch corroded outside prescribed areas

Fail 26 Jul 2010 89,259 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 26 Jul 2010 89,259 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2009 86,384 miles

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

Fail 16 Jul 2009 86,384 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2008 83,302 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2007 80,215 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2007 80,208 miles

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 28 Jul 2006 75,120 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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G417 VHJ is a 1989 Rover Mini in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 G417 VHJ, 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 G417 VHJ registered?

G417 VHJ is a 1989 Rover Mini, first registered on 7 August 1989.

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