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G547 EJW

1989 Rover Mini

Blue Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

109,763 mi
Last recorded109,763 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 1989 Rover Mini56,834 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG547 EJW
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 109,763 miles

Front headlights has slight damage

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

all four wheels protruding arches

Fail 29 Jun 2026 109,762 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

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

all four wheels protruding arches

Pass 8 May 2025 109,449 miles

Fuel tank slightly loose tank strap not fitted correctly (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

adv all 4 tyres protruding arches

Fail 7 May 2025 109,446 miles

Exhaust system insecure rear exhaust hanger loose (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Fuel tank slightly loose tank strap not fitted correctly (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

adv all 4 tyres protruding arches

Pass 19 Apr 2023 108,956 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2023 108,956 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Pass 24 Feb 2021 107,538 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2014 69,189 miles

Nearside Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 24 Oct 2014 69,189 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2013 69,189 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 69,179 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2010 56,350 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Nov 2008 96,253 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2008 96,253 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 30 Oct 2007 95,560 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2007 95,576 miles

Horn not a constant note (1.7.1e)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Inner Front Upper Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 14 Nov 2006 95,103 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 18 Oct 2005 91,254 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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G547 EJW is a 1989 Rover Mini in Blue with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 G547 EJW, 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 G547 EJW registered?

G547 EJW is a 1989 Rover Mini, first registered on 3 August 1989.

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