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G59 OEA

1989 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2023
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

26,366 mi
Last recorded26,366 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2022
Typical for 1989 Rover Mini56,834 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG59 OEA
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2022 26,366 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2021 26,194 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front rebound rubber separated

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front rebound rubber missing

washer bottle cracked

Fail 23 Apr 2021 26,182 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front rebound rubber separated

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front rebound rubber missing

washer bottle cracked

Pass 20 Jun 2019 25,902 miles

off side door sill corroded.

rear sub frame corroded.

Fail 18 Jun 2019 25,902 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

off side door sill corroded.

rear sub frame corroded.

Pass 19 Jun 2018 25,459 miles

both front rebound rubbers soft

Fail 7 Jun 2018 25,459 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability pairdrop (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

both front rebound rubbers soft

Pass 28 Jun 2017 25,231 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2016 25,205 miles

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

Fail 10 Jun 2016 25,189 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2015 24,240 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2014 21,579 miles

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

Fail 27 Jan 2014 21,542 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 29 Jan 2013 17,596 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2013 17,596 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2011 13,516 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2010 13,230 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 12,877 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 2 Oct 2009 12,877 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Oct 2008 12,561 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2008 12,561 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 2 Oct 2007 12,263 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2007 12,263 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2006 11,990 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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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G59 OEA is a 1989 Rover Mini in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 G59 OEA, 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 G59 OEA registered?

G59 OEA is a 1989 Rover Mini, first registered on 28 September 1989.

Is G59 OEA safe to buy?

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