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G512 RGE

1989 Rover Mini

Orange Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

39,429 mi
Last recorded39,429 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 1989 Rover Mini56,834 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG512 RGE
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1989
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 39,429 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2025 38,989 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2024 38,248 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front floor corroding

Offside Front inner wing corroding

Fail 1 Jul 2024 38,246 miles

Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Hazard warning tell-tale missing (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front floor corroding

Offside Front inner wing corroding

Pass 27 May 2023 38,061 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 May 2022 37,436 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2021 10,796 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2019 8,140 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2018 6,709 miles

under covers engine covers

Fail 22 Feb 2018 6,709 miles

Emissions not tested too high (7.3.A.1)

under covers engine covers

Pass 28 Apr 2014 392 miles
Pass 4 May 2013 224 miles
Pass 15 May 2012

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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G512 RGE is a 1989 Rover Mini in Orange with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 G512 RGE, 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 G512 RGE registered?

G512 RGE is a 1989 Rover Mini, first registered on 21 December 1989.

Is G512 RGE safe to buy?

The MOT history for G512 RGE shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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