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G562 EDA

1989 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2017
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

93,504 mi
Last recorded93,504 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2016
Typical for 1989 Rover Mini56,834 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG562 EDA
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2016 93,504 miles

no rear seats or seat belts fitted

Pass 9 Apr 2015 93,202 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2015 93,200 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Apr 2014 92,834 miles

No rear seats fitted

Fail 31 Mar 2014 92,832 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

No rear seats fitted

Pass 3 Apr 2013 92,406 miles

No rear seats fitted

Fail 3 Apr 2013 92,402 miles

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

No rear seats fitted

Pass 27 Mar 2012 91,920 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside centre sill panel corroded

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

Rear seats not fitted

Fail 21 Mar 2012 91,918 miles

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Front Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside centre sill panel corroded

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

Rear seats not fitted

Pass 5 Apr 2011 86,620 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 85,306 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2007 85,306 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2006 80,070 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2006 80,070 miles

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

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

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

imbalance on rear brakes †overspill pipe not fitted to carb

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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G562 EDA is a 1989 Rover Mini in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 G562 EDA, 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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G562 EDA is a 1989 Rover Mini, first registered on 4 September 1989.

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