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G535 DPB

1989 Rover Mini

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

34,892 mi
Last recorded34,892 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2017
Typical for 1989 Rover Mini56,834 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG535 DPB
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2017 34,892 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 30,246 miles

NS rack has slight play

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear tyres cracked

Pass 12 Jun 2015 25,624 miles

NS rack has slight play

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 17 Jun 2014 21,323 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2014 21,311 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2012 14,433 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 11,788 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2011 11,788 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2009 4,527 miles

All metal fuel lines starting to rust

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 Dec 2009 4,527 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

All metal fuel lines starting to rust

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Nov 2008 96,454 miles

All front subframe mountings starting to perrish with small amount of movement to subframe

Corrosion at base of nearside front wheel arch near sill

Corrosion in offside A Panel.

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

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

Slight play at top of steering column.

Fail 11 Nov 2008 96,454 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

All front subframe mountings starting to perrish with small amount of movement to subframe

Corrosion at base of nearside front wheel arch near sill

Corrosion in offside A Panel.

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

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

Slight play at top of steering column.

Pass 11 Dec 2007 91,182 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 7 Dec 2007 91,182 miles

Nearside Front Axle has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Offside Front Axle has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 29 Nov 2006 84,024 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2006 84,024 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Pass 3 Nov 2005 75,141 miles

slight leak at manifold area †slight play in naerside front upper balljoint †suspension low at offside front

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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G535 DPB is a 1989 Rover Mini in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 G535 DPB, 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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G535 DPB is a 1989 Rover Mini, first registered on 12 December 1989.

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