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G538 VFB

1989 Rover Mini

Purple Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2015
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

26,699 mi
Last recorded26,699 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2014
Typical for 1989 Rover Mini56,834 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG538 VFB
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1989
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2014 26,699 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2014 26,693 miles

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

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

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Jun 2012 26,511 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 26,433 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010 26,192 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2010 26,192 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 VFB is a 1989 Rover Mini in Purple with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 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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What year was G538 VFB registered?

G538 VFB is a 1989 Rover Mini, first registered on 10 November 1989.

Is G538 VFB safe to buy?

The MOT history for G538 VFB shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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