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G506 JWB

1989 Rover Mini

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2007
Tests4 (1 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate25%

Mileage

63,956 mi
Last recorded63,956 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2006
Typical for 1989 Rover Mini56,834 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG506 JWB
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

1 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2006 63,956 miles

BRAKE PIPES CORRODING

FRONT INNER WINGS CORRODING

FRONT SUBFRAME MOUNTS PERISHING

FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS LOOSE

INNER SILLS / FLOORS CORRODING

KNOCKING FROM STEERING

OUTER SILLS CORRODING

PLAY TO N/S/R RADIUS ARM

Fail 16 Aug 2006 63,949 miles

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

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

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

BRAKES PIPES CORRODING

KNOCKING FROM STEERING

O/S & N/S INNER SILLS / FLOORS CORRODING

O/S & N/S OUTER SILLS CORRODING

O/S/F & N/S/F INNER WINGS CORRODING

O/S/F & N/S/F SUBFRAME MOUNTS PERISHING

O/S/F & N/S/F WHEEL BEARINGS LOOSE

SLIGHT PLAY IN N/S/R RADIUS ARM

Fail 25 Jul 2006 63,928 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

BRAKE PIPES CORRODING

O/S & N/S INNER SILLS / FLOORS CORRDING

O/S & N/S OUTER SILLS CORRODING

O/S/F & N/S/F INNER WINGS CORRODING

O/S/F & N/S/F WHEEL BEARINGS LOOSE

SLIGHT PLAY IN N/S/R RADIUS ARM

Fail 27 Jun 2006 63,868 miles

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

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Steering column shaft has excessive end float (2.1.3) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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G506 JWB is a 1989 Rover Mini in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 25%.

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 G506 JWB, 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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G506 JWB is a 1989 Rover Mini, first registered on 7 September 1989.

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