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G603 XBK

1989 Rover Mini

Maroon Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Nov 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

113,928 mi
Last recorded113,928 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2025
Typical for 1989 Rover Mini56,834 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG603 XBK
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1989
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2025 113,928 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2024 111,046 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2023 108,398 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2022 6,318 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2021 98,910 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2020 93,324 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2019 82,645 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2018 76,247 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2017 69,105 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2017 69,104 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Emissions not tested due to splits in exhaust system (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front and centre pipe and centre box split and blowing (7.1.2)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test offside and nearside rear and nearside front seats not fitted ()

front brake discs in poor condition

offside and nearside rear park brake efforts low

Pass 1 Jun 2013 67,587 miles
Fail 18 May 2013 67,587 miles

Brake has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 19 May 2012 58,172 miles

n/s/r tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 4 Jun 2011 50,665 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Jun 2011 50,665 miles
Pass 15 May 2010 44,869 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2009 39,651 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2008 34,326 miles

Nearside Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 12 Dec 2006 33,049 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2006 33,049 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Oil leak

rear subframe starting to corrode/spare wheel well corroded

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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G603 XBK is a 1989 Rover Mini in Maroon with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 G603 XBK, 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 G603 XBK registered?

G603 XBK is a 1989 Rover Mini, first registered on 18 December 1989.

Is G603 XBK safe to buy?

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