MOT Status
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60,984 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor/wheelarch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor at subframe mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened corroded at offside+nearside (5.3.3 (b) (i))
All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))
Emissions not tested vehicle not running correctly (8.2.1.2 (d))
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Speedometer cannot be illuminated (7.8 (c) (ii))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
underside of vehicle starting to corrode
Driver's seat insecure won't latch +loose at front (6.2.A.1)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill/ step (5.2.6)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened at offside+nearside (2.4.G.1)
corrosion on nearside front floor
slight wear in rear radius arm bushes
Nearside Rear radios arm slight play
Offside Front floor starting to corrode
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded panel (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded panel (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill/step (5.2.6)
Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened at offside (2.4.G.1)
How Reliable is the Rover Mini?
Based on 519,169 MOT tests across 45,631 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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G451 RVU is a 1989 Rover Mini in Maroon with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.
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 G451 RVU, 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 G451 RVU registered?
G451 RVU is a 1989 Rover Mini, first registered on 1 September 1989.
Is G451 RVU safe to buy?
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