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G533 XJB

1989 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Nov 2026
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

85,992 mi
Last recorded85,992 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 1989 Rover Mini56,834 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG533 XJB
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 85,992 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tie bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 15 Oct 2025 85,984 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tie bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Oct 2024 85,045 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective broken (6.1.2 (a))

Upper Engine mounting damaged but not to excess worn badly (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Oct 2024 85,045 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective broken (6.1.2 (a))

Upper Engine mounting damaged but not to excess worn badly (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2023 83,861 miles

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

Upper Engine mounting damaged but not to excess worn badly (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Oct 2023 83,861 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Upper Engine mounting damaged but not to excess worn badly (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2022 82,967 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both split badly (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both weeping (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 8 Oct 2021 81,861 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2020 80,967 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both worn badly (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear footbrake and handbrake performance low

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2019 79,543 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2018 78,630 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play all (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 26 Jun 2018 78,610 miles

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play all (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Jun 2017 77,748 miles

free play in top ball joints

oil leaks

rear sub frame corroded badly

Fail 27 Jun 2017 77,748 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

free play in top ball joints

oil leaks

rear sub frame corroded badly

Pass 27 Jun 2016 76,590 miles

oil leaks

rear subframe rusty

free play in both front top ball joints

Pass 15 Jun 2015 74,800 miles

freeplay in front wheel bearings

freeplay in steering rack

front front judder

horn poor

oil leaks

rear subframe very rusty

Pass 1 Jul 2014 73,444 miles

nearside washer poor

oil leaks

rear subframe rusty

Pass 25 Jun 2013 71,970 miles

enigne oil leaks

rear chassis heavily corroded

slight exhaust blow rear silencer

underside of vehicle and fuel and metal brake pipes heavily undersilled unable to view fully

Fail 25 Jun 2013 71,970 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

enigne oil leaks

rear chassis heavily corroded

slight exhaust blow rear silencer

underside of vehicle and fuel and metal brake pipes heavily undersilled unable to view fully

Pass 21 Jun 2012 70,921 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2012 70,921 miles

Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 21 Jun 2011 69,140 miles

Front lower ball joints have slight play

Rear subframe has corrosion in offside front corner

Pass 6 Jul 2010 67,852 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2010 67,824 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Jun 2009 65,805 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 64,423 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2008 64,423 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2007 62,522 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2006 59,879 miles

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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G533 XJB is a 1989 Rover Mini in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 G533 XJB, 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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G533 XJB is a 1989 Rover Mini, first registered on 10 August 1989.

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