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G482 PMV

1989 Rover Mini

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

62,958 mi
Last recorded62,958 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 1989 Rover Mini56,834 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG482 PMV
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 62,958 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2024 62,269 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2023 62,002 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2022 61,691 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2021 61,674 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2020 61,457 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2019 60,877 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Manifold to downpipe. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Various areas of corrosion / repair under vehicle.

Fail 9 Jan 2019 60,864 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Manifold to downpipe. (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel hose clip missing at carburettor.

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside windscreen wiper worn.

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Various areas of corrosion / repair under vehicle.

Pass 20 Dec 2017 60,683 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2010 60,265 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 5 Oct 2010 60,265 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Aug 2009 59,885 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2009 59,885 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 position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Aug 2008 59,174 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 9 Aug 2008 59,162 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Body or chassis is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 6 Aug 2007 57,428 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2007 57,407 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Nearside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 27 Jul 2006 56,103 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2006 56,103 miles

Centre Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.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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G482 PMV 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 68.4%.

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 G482 PMV, 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 G482 PMV registered?

G482 PMV is a 1989 Rover Mini, first registered on 3 November 1989.

Is G482 PMV safe to buy?

The MOT history for G482 PMV shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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