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G598 GJW

1989 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

18,764 mi
Last recorded18,764 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 1989 Rover Mini56,834 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG598 GJW
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 18,764 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2024 18,581 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2023 18,461 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2022 18,307 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2021 18,000 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2020 17,714 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2019 16,125 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2019 61,241 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both front head lamps (4.1.2 (c))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced front both head lamps (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 27 Oct 2016 15,737 miles

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

Fail 21 Oct 2016 15,722 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Radius arm insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 24 Aug 2015 14,749 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 13,517 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 28 Aug 2014 13,517 miles

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 29 Aug 2013 13,428 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

movement on top engine steady bar bushes

offside door mirror not fitted time of test

offside front upper arm ball strut dust cover perished

Pass 29 Aug 2013 13,428 miles

Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

movement on top engine steady bar bushes

offside door mirror not fitted time of test

offside front upper arm ball strut dust cover perished

Pass 14 Apr 2012 13,240 miles

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

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside front wheel bearing slightly noisy

Pass 21 Oct 2010 13,011 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2010 13,011 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2009 12,761 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2008 11,952 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2006 11,826 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2005 11,605 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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G598 GJW is a 1989 Rover Mini in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 G598 GJW, 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 G598 GJW registered?

G598 GJW is a 1989 Rover Mini, first registered on 31 December 1989.

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