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G44 XMO

1989 Rover Mini

Green Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2025
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

93,865 mi
Last recorded93,865 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2024
Typical for 1989 Rover Mini56,834 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG44 XMO
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2024 93,865 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2023 93,239 miles

Passenger seats removed at time of test

Pass 30 Apr 2022 91,517 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 29 Apr 2022 91,517 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 15 Jul 2021 91,514 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 9 Jul 2019 90,351 miles

Front brake discs corroded

Fail 26 Jun 2019 90,333 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Upper Steering column attachment defective (2.2.2 (d) (i))

Front brake discs corroded

Indicator switch insecure (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2018 89,099 miles

both front floors slightly corroded

Pass 23 May 2012 89,017 miles

osf tyre perrished

Fail 22 May 2012 89,017 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

osf tyre perrished

Pass 14 Jan 2010 88,514 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2010 88,514 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 6 Dec 2007 81,438 miles

Oil leak

offside rear outer sill starting to corrode

Pass 12 Dec 2006 70,765 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2005 63,574 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2005 63,574 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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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G44 XMO is a 1989 Rover Mini in Green 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 G44 XMO, 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 G44 XMO registered?

G44 XMO is a 1989 Rover Mini, first registered on 20 October 1989.

Is G44 XMO safe to buy?

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