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G563 LYD

1989 Rover Mini

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

66,957 mi
Last recorded66,957 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2009
Typical for 1989 Rover Mini56,834 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG563 LYD
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2009 66,957 miles

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

brake discs scruffy

co close to limit

lagre rust blisters all over

sub fram mounts soft

Fail 29 Jun 2009 66,956 miles

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

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

brake discs scruffy

co close to limit

lagre rust blisters all over

sub fram mounts soft

Pass 3 Jun 2008 59,453 miles

Handbrake lever release button difficult to release

Petrol pipe is very coroded at rear

Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)

Fail 2 Jun 2008 59,453 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

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

Handbrake lever release button difficult to release

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Petrol pipe is very coroded at rear

Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)

Pass 18 Jun 2007 49,631 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 43,070 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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G563 LYD is a 1989 Rover Mini in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 G563 LYD, 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 G563 LYD registered?

G563 LYD is a 1989 Rover Mini, first registered on 22 November 1989.

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