MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
48,132 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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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)
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.
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.
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)
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.
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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