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G483 TFJ

1989 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2011
Tests11 (5 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate45.5%

Mileage

44,316 mi
Last recorded44,316 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2010
Typical for 1989 Rover Mini56,834 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG483 TFJ
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2010 44,316 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

o/s a panal rusty

o/s scuttle panal rusty

Fail 11 Aug 2010 44,316 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

o/s a panal rusty

o/s scuttle panal rusty

Fail 27 Jul 2010 44,288 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Jul 2009 43,305 miles

front registration plate is damaged

nearside front a-panel corroded

nearside rear tyre is perished and is worn close to limit

offside front a-panel corroded

offside front scuttle panel is corroded

rear bumper is damaged on the nearside

Fail 27 Jul 2009 43,145 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

front registration plate is damaged

nearside front a-panel corroded

nearside rear tyre is perished and is worn close to limit

offside front a-panel corroded

offside front scuttle panel is corroded

offside outer sill is corroded and holed at front end

rear bumper is damaged on the nearside

Pass 25 Jul 2008 41,518 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

n/s/f wing corroded

Fail 25 Jul 2008 41,518 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

n/s/f wing corroded

Pass 31 Jul 2007 38,628 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

off side front suspension unit has slight play in bottom jiont

Fail 30 Jul 2007 38,621 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Headlamp aim headlamp not in good working order but light output not severely reduced (1.2.4b)

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

off side suspension unit has slight play in bottom joint

Pass 1 Aug 2006 36,205 miles

slight play in nearside upper suspension ball joint.

Fail 1 Aug 2006 36,205 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

slight play in nearside upper ball joint.

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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G483 TFJ is a 1989 Rover Mini in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 45.5%.

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 G483 TFJ, 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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G483 TFJ is a 1989 Rover Mini, first registered on 27 October 1989.

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