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G538 FOC

1989 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

56,120 mi
Last recorded56,120 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2025
Typical for 1989 Rover Mini56,834 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG538 FOC
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2025 56,120 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2025 56,120 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2024 54,423 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2023 53,378 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2022 52,126 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2021 51,357 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2019 50,475 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2018 49,978 miles
Pass 25 May 2017 49,733 miles
Fail 25 May 2017 49,733 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Pass 24 Nov 2015 49,442 miles

Nearside Front tyre has age cracks on walls

Fail 23 Nov 2015 49,442 miles

Headlamp switch insecure (1.7.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Lower Ball joint has excessive play body loose (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Nearside Upper Ball joint has excessive play body loose (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp dip beam comes on when main is selected (1.7.5c) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp main beam comes on when dip is selected (1.7.5c) DANGEROUS

Offside Upper Ball joint has excessive play body loose (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front tyre has age cracks on walls

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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G538 FOC is a 1989 Rover Mini in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 G538 FOC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was G538 FOC registered?

G538 FOC is a 1989 Rover Mini, first registered on 20 September 1989.

Is G538 FOC safe to buy?

The MOT history for G538 FOC shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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