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G490 HBD

1989 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2025
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

18,352 mi
Last recorded18,352 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2024
Typical for 1989 Rover Mini56,834 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG490 HBD
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2024 18,352 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 1 Aug 2023 18,307 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2019 18,273 miles

Offside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tie rod bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Sep 2018 18,094 miles

Suspension component ball joint has slight play both front , top ball joints (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2017 18,031 miles

Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint both front (2.5.B.1a)

Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim both rear (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 8 Sep 2016 17,946 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 8 Sep 2016 17,946 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 3 Sep 2015 17,825 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 2 Sep 2015 17,825 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 30 Aug 2014 17,761 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 24 Aug 2013 17,699 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 24 Aug 2013 17,699 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2012 17,675 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 20 Aug 2011 175,999 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 20 Aug 2011 17,599 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 23 Aug 2010 17,525 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2010 17,525 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 7 Aug 2009 17,397 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 17,309 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

both outer sills corroded

Fail 19 Jul 2008 17,309 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

both outer sills corroded

Pass 1 Aug 2007 17,200 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2007 17,200 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

advised o/s and n/s outer sills show corrosion

Pass 18 Jul 2006 16,826 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (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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G490 HBD is a 1989 Rover Mini in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 G490 HBD, 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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G490 HBD is a 1989 Rover Mini, first registered on 8 August 1989.

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