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G459 NAV

1989 Rover Mini

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

29,643 mi
Last recorded29,643 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 1989 Rover Mini56,834 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG459 NAV
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1989
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 29,643 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2024 29,436 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2023 28,000 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2022 27,886 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2021 27,804 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Aug 2021 27,802 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 May 2019 27,546 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill has a small hole but not within 30cm of any steering or braking component or seat or seat belt anchorage (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 15 May 2019 27,546 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill has a small hole but not within 30cm of any steering or braking component or seat or seat belt anchorage (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Steering column has excessive movement up and down Column pinch bolt loose (2.2.2 (a))

Fail 26 Apr 2019 27,519 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

corrosion to floor pan / sill

Pass 5 Apr 2018 27,373 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 26,970 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2017 26,970 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported mounting split (7.1.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Pass 27 Jan 2016 23,677 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2016 23,677 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported mounting broken off (7.1.1)

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

Pass 19 Feb 2015 19,509 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2014 17,338 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2013 16,340 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2012 15,367 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2011 13,429 miles

underbody covered in underseal

Fail 22 Jan 2011 13,321 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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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G459 NAV is a 1989 Rover Mini in Grey with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 G459 NAV, 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 G459 NAV registered?

G459 NAV is a 1989 Rover Mini, first registered on 1 November 1989.

Is G459 NAV safe to buy?

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