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G539 JNH

1989 Rover Mini

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2007
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

70,030 mi
Last recorded70,030 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2006
Typical for 1989 Rover Mini56,834 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG539 JNH
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2006 70,030 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2006 70,023 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 22 Aug 2005 71,999 miles

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

Fail 9 Aug 2005 71,999 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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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G539 JNH is a 1989 Rover Mini in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 G539 JNH, 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 G539 JNH registered?

G539 JNH is a 1989 Rover Mini, first registered on 6 October 1989.

Is G539 JNH safe to buy?

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