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G567 TAG

1989 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Nov 2026
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

44,512 mi
Last recorded44,512 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 1989 Rover Mini56,834 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG567 TAG
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 44,512 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2024 44,442 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive Lower engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2022 44,434 miles

Brake cable damaged but not to excess Main cable slightly rubbing on exhaust (1.1.15 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Underbody corrosion

Fail 7 Sep 2022 44,433 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Brake cable damaged but not to excess Main cable slightly rubbing on exhaust (1.1.15 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Underbody corrosion

Pass 21 Sep 2021 44,423 miles

Coolant leak Radiator hose area ()

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive Lower gear box area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both rear (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 21 Sep 2021 44,423 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Coolant leak Radiator hose area ()

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive Lower gear box area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both rear (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 31 Jul 2020 44,401 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 30 Jul 2020 44,400 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 3 Feb 2017 44,378 miles

exhaust corroded

Fail 1 Feb 2017 44,377 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

exhaust corroded

Pass 7 Sep 2010 44,319 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Fail 24 Aug 2010 44,299 miles

Offside Rear Upper Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 20 Aug 2009 43,941 miles

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

Fail 18 Aug 2009 43,940 miles

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

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

Pass 19 Aug 2008 43,311 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 42,802 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 41,880 miles

all advisory items apply from test No:-773467726230

Fail 15 Aug 2006 41,880 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

front subframe front mountings slight splitting.

o/s sill/floor, n/s rear wheelarch around subframe mounting areas dev. corrosion/weak in places.

slight play in n/s ball joints.

some play /movement in column/bushes.

Pass 8 Jun 2005 38,901 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2005 38,898 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

N/S/R TYRE PERISHED

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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G567 TAG is a 1989 Rover Mini in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 G567 TAG, 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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G567 TAG is a 1989 Rover Mini, first registered on 31 December 1989.

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