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G496 CKF

1989 Rover Mini

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2025
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

66,139 mi
Last recorded66,139 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2024
Typical for 1989 Rover Mini56,834 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG496 CKF
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2024 66,139 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2023 65,937 miles
Fail 16 May 2016 98,831 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 18 Feb 2014 97,681 miles

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

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

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

Fail 17 Feb 2014 97,680 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

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

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

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

Pass 31 Oct 2012 94,076 miles

engine oil leak

existing repairs to both rear inner arches appear ok

existing repairs to inner sills inner front arches etc appear ok

extensive existing repairs to both outer sills,sills to floors front and rear floors and subframe mounting points appear ok

poor image nearside headlamp

windscreen marked

Fail 16 Oct 2012 93,980 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

engine oil leak

existing repairs to inner sills inner front arches etc appear untidy but appear ok

existing repairs to nearside rear inner arch appear ok

extensive existing repairs to both outer sills /sills to floors front and rear floors and front subframe mounting points appear ok

windscreen marked

Pass 17 Sep 2011 90,386 miles

engine oil leak

existing repairs to entire vehicle floorpan appear ok

Pass 29 Sep 2010 89,330 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

light scratches to windscreen.

Pass 27 May 2009 5,512 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2008 100,274 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2007 93,326 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2007 93,321 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2006 87,458 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2006 87,358 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

o/s/r inner wheel arch shows slught corrosion satisfactory for test

oil leak

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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G496 CKF is a 1989 Rover Mini in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 G496 CKF, 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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G496 CKF is a 1989 Rover Mini, first registered on 21 August 1989.

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