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G547 ROD

1989 Rover Mini

Beige Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2022
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

83,292 mi
Last recorded83,292 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2021
Typical for 1989 Rover Mini56,834 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG547 ROD
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1989
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2021 83,292 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Nov 2019 83,287 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2018 82,754 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2015 82,181 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2015 82,170 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a tie bar joint (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Dec 2013 78,485 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge of tread

Fail 16 Dec 2013 78,485 miles

Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge of tread

Pass 19 Dec 2012 74,777 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 19 Dec 2012 74,769 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.3.2e)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 21 Dec 2011 70,118 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both front and nearside rear tyres close to legal limits

unable to asses brake pipes/rear subframe/and outer sills due to underseal being applied

Fail 19 Dec 2011 70,091 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both front and nearside rear tyres close to legal limits

unable to asses brake pipes/rear subframe/and outer sills due to underseal being applied

Pass 20 Dec 2010 65,214 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

unable to asses outer sills due to underseal being applied

Pass 14 Dec 2009 59,467 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

nearside front lower bump stop contaminated with oil

Fail 11 Dec 2009 59,456 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

nearside front lower bump stop contaminated with oil

Pass 23 Dec 2008 54,052 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2007 81,792 miles

drivers seat belt

Pass 23 Nov 2006 46,833 miles

both nearside tyres worn close to the legal limit.wheel alignment check advised.

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 ROD is a 1989 Rover Mini in Beige with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 G547 ROD, 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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G547 ROD is a 1989 Rover Mini, first registered on 18 September 1989.

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