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G445 GUH

1989 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2024
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

41,288 mi
Last recorded41,288 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2023
Typical for 1989 Rover Mini56,834 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG445 GUH
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2023 41,288 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2022 41,071 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2016 40,844 miles

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 1 Apr 2015 40,318 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2013 39,141 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2012 38,201 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2011 36,717 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2009 33,824 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 13 Dec 2008 33,085 miles

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.4)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Brake clevis joint has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2007 27,564 miles

note offside and nearside outer sills corroed ( but not in prescribed area )

Fail 16 Jul 2007 27,422 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

offside and nearside outer sills corroed out side prescribed area , note play in lower steering columb

Pass 20 Jul 2006 23,163 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2006 23,163 miles

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

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

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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G445 GUH is a 1989 Rover Mini in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 G445 GUH, 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 G445 GUH registered?

G445 GUH is a 1989 Rover Mini, first registered on 8 November 1989.

Is G445 GUH safe to buy?

The MOT history for G445 GUH shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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