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G515 VFB

1989 Rover Mini

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2012
Tests7 (2 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate28.6%

Mileage

48,132 mi
Last recorded48,132 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2011
Typical for 1989 Rover Mini56,834 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG515 VFB
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

2 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2011 48,132 miles

DOORS,FLOORS,REAR VALANCE,FRONT AND REAR SUBFRAMES RUSTY.

HANDBRAKE CABLES RUSTY.

N/S/R BRAKE BINDING SLIGHTLY.

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 15 Aug 2011 48,132 miles

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

DOORS,FLOORS,,SILLS,REAR VALANCE,FRONT AND REAR SUBFRAMES RUSTY.

HANDBRAKE CABLES RUSTY.

N/S/F PADS LOW.

N/S/F SHOCKER STARTING TO LEAK.

N/S/R BRAKES BINDING SLIGHTLY.

Fail 20 Jul 2011 48,132 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

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

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever is fouling adjacent parts of the vehicle (3.1.6b)

Nearside Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

DOORS,FLOORS,SILLS,REAR VALANCE RUSTY.

FRONT AND REAR SUBFRAMES RUSTY.

HANDBRAKE CABLES RUSTY.

N/S/F PADS GETTING LOW.

N/S/F SHOCKER STARTING TO LEAK.

N/S/R BRAKES BINDING SLIGHTLY.

O/S/R BRAKE DRUM;CHAFFING ON BACK PLATE.

O/SINNER C.V. BOOT INSECURE.

REAR STOPLIGHTS FADED.

STEERING COLUMN COVERS LOOSE.

Fail 10 Aug 2009 47,998 miles

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

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps operated by more than one switch (1.4.B.1c)

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

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

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

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

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

Fail 11 Oct 2007 47,838 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Nearside Front Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Nearside Front Sub-frame locating pin locking device not properly locked (2.4.G.3b)

Nearside Rear Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Offside Front Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Offside Front Sub-frame locating pin locking device not properly locked (2.4.G.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside rear tyre has a long cut in tread surface. †Exhaust downpipe mount is broken.

Pass 13 Oct 2006 46,781 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2006 46,781 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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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G515 VFB is a 1989 Rover Mini in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 28.6%.

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 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 G515 VFB, 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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G515 VFB is a 1989 Rover Mini, first registered on 19 October 1989.

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