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G511 JNH

1989 Rover Mini

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2017
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

99,000 mi
Last recorded99,000 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2017
Typical for 1989 Rover Mini56,834 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG511 JNH
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Fail 27 Oct 2017 99,000 miles

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

Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded both sills (5.2.6)

Pass 17 Aug 2016 98,691 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 98,563 miles

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

Lower ball joint boots deteriorated on both front suspensions spheres.

Pass 19 Aug 2014 98,492 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 7 Aug 2014 98,489 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe insecure (7.2.1)

Indicator switch insecure (1.4.A.1)

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

Offside Front Driver's door hinge insecure (6.2.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 5 Aug 2013 98,427 miles

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

Fail 31 Jul 2013

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Pass 31 Jul 2012 97,913 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 25 Jul 2012 97,503 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 19 Jul 2011 83,915 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2011 83,913 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2009 82,180 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2009 82,177 miles

Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

bonnet catch insecure

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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G511 JNH is a 1989 Rover Mini in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 G511 JNH, 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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G511 JNH is a 1989 Rover Mini, first registered on 14 September 1989.

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