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G500 OFG

1989 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

32,702 mi
Last recorded32,702 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 1989 Rover Mini56,834 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG500 OFG
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 32,702 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2025 32,602 miles
Pass 15 May 2024 32,491 miles
Pass 22 May 2023 32,405 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2022 32,362 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2019 32,320 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2018 31,956 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Aug 2018 31,956 miles

Electrical wiring insecure and in contact with sharp edges positive battery cable in boot (4.11 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2017 31,627 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2017 31,627 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2016 31,286 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2015 30,934 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2015 30,934 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Pass 22 Jul 2014 30,321 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2013 30,033 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2012 29,455 miles

Oil leak

advise weather cracks on all tyres on outer walls

Pass 11 Jul 2011 29,152 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2010 28,825 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 28,426 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2008 28,009 miles

tyres slight cracking on sidewalls

Pass 10 Jul 2007 27,474 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2007 27,474 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2006 26,830 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2006 26,830 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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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G500 OFG is a 1989 Rover Mini in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 G500 OFG, 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 G500 OFG registered?

G500 OFG is a 1989 Rover Mini, first registered on 1 August 1989.

Is G500 OFG safe to buy?

The MOT history for G500 OFG shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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