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G562 FOE

1989 Rover Mini

Beige Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2015
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

29,650 mi
Last recorded29,650 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2014
Typical for 1989 Rover Mini56,834 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG562 FOE
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1989
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2014 29,650 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2014 29,650 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2013 25,224 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2013 25,030 miles

Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2012 22,841 miles

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

rear exhaust braket loose

Fail 28 Aug 2012 22,839 miles

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

Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

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

rear exhaust braket loose

Pass 26 Jun 2006 22,470 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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G562 FOE is a 1989 Rover Mini in Beige with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 FOE, 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 G562 FOE registered?

G562 FOE is a 1989 Rover Mini, first registered on 18 August 1989.

Is G562 FOE safe to buy?

The MOT history for G562 FOE shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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