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G52 PWL

1989 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

65,020 mi
Last recorded65,020 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 1989 Rover Mini56,834 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG52 PWL
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 65,020 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2025 65,020 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 12 Aug 2024 64,973 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2023 64,936 miles

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

Fail 23 Aug 2023 64,936 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure badly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure badly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 25 Aug 2022 64,889 miles

Nearside Front subframe mounting pear drop slightly deteriorated

both outer sills and n/s/f floor have surface corrosion.

Pass 6 Aug 2021 64,841 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Aug 2020 64,821 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

n/s/r fuel pipe slightly corroded

o/s/r sill damaged and has some surface rust

Pass 12 Jul 2019 64,808 miles

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sill damaged and slightly corroded

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Jun 2018 64,655 miles

Nearside Rear trailing arm early play

Offside Rear outer sill damaged

Pass 18 Jul 2017 64,557 miles

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

corrosion starting in various floor and body members

exhaust corroded

exhaust mounts split

front subframe mounts perished and starting to seperate

front suspension close to bumpstops

o/s/r tyre perished

slight imbalance on front brakes

Pass 20 Jul 2016 63,879 miles

metal fuel pipes corroded

o/s outer sill damaged

slight imbalance on front brakes

slight lift in o/s/f balljoints

Offside Front Tie bar/rod slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s front teardrop (2.4.G.2)

front suspension close to bumpstops

hazard flash rate slightly fast

Pass 30 Jun 2015 63,730 miles

wear evident in n/side rear radius arm bushes

Pass 18 Jun 2014 63,532 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2013 63,249 miles

o/s outer sill damaged at rear

Fail 11 Jun 2013 63,249 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

o/s outer sill damaged at rear

Pass 2 Jul 2012 62,551 miles

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

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

corrosion evident in front flooring

Pass 22 Jun 2011 62,018 miles

both outer sills starting to corrode

Fail 22 Jun 2011 62,014 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

both outer sills starting to corrode

Pass 18 Jun 2010 61,585 miles

General corrosion through out vehicle

Fail 18 Jun 2010 61,583 miles

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

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

General corrosion through out vehicle

Pass 15 Jun 2009 60,575 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 59,737 miles

zzzzzz WEAR IN N/S/R RADIUS ARM SHAFT ZZZ

Pass 19 Jun 2007 59,098 miles

hazards flash slightly fast

n/s door mirror loose

o/s/f tyre perished

Fail 18 Jun 2007 59,098 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

hazards flashing slightly fast

o/s/f tyre perished on s/wall

Pass 26 Jun 2006 58,162 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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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G52 PWL is a 1989 Rover Mini in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 G52 PWL, 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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G52 PWL is a 1989 Rover Mini, first registered on 1 August 1989.

Is G52 PWL safe to buy?

The MOT history for G52 PWL shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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