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G49 OEA

1989 Rover Mini

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2023
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

1,563 mi
Last recorded1,563 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2022
Typical for 1989 Rover Mini56,834 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG49 OEA
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2022 1,563 miles
Fail 11 May 2021 1,548 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Front Upper Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play Upper swivel ball joint has play in it (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced Floor has seam cracked at rear. (Marked yellow) (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Rear fog lamp illuminates High Level Brake Lamp when operated at switch (4.5.4 (b))

Fuel hose so insecure there is a risk of fire Fuel Filter/Hoses at rear of car insecure (6.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Slight Exhaust gas leak at joining weld on rear section (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Bulkhead area corroded but not holed at time of test. (Marked Yellow) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear of engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Sticker on Windscreen in zone B but does not effect drivers view

Fail 29 Apr 2019 1,528 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear fog lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.5.4 (b))

Pass 10 Dec 2014 13,722 miles

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

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

sticker on windsreen no in swept area

Fail 8 Dec 2014 13,708 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

Pass 19 Jul 2013 37 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2013 37 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2011 88,260 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 84,989 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 77,842 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2009 77,837 miles

Nearside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 18 Sep 2008 77,837 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2008 77,837 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Sep 2007
Pass 14 Sep 2006 69,390 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2005 64,920 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2005 64,920 miles

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

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

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

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

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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G49 OEA is a 1989 Rover Mini in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 G49 OEA, 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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G49 OEA is a 1989 Rover Mini, first registered on 7 October 1989.

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