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G620 NGN

1989 Rover Mini

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2015
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

81,751 mi
Last recorded81,751 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2014
Typical for 1989 Rover Mini56,834 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG620 NGN
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2014 81,751 miles

Both registration plates in poor condition

Corrosion to both front floor pans

Play in front subframe mounting bushes

rear brakes slight imbalance

Fail 18 Sep 2014 81,745 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp inoperative (3.6.G.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Both registration plates in poor condition

Corrosion to both front floor pans

Play in front subframe mounting bushes

Pass 14 Sep 2013 80,726 miles

Corrosion to both front floor pans

Corrosion to both outer sills

Corrosion to both rear floors & inner sills

Corrosion to rear valance & quater panels

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

Rear subframe corroded

Fail 15 Jun 2013 80,709 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

Corrosion to both front floor pans

Corrosion to both outer sills

Corrosion to both rear floor pans/ inner sills

Corrosion to rear valance & rear quater panals

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside front tie bar rubber bush deteriorated

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear subframe corroded

Pass 5 Oct 2011 76,876 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 3 Oct 2011 76,858 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 1 Oct 2010 74,658 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Oil leak

Fail 29 Sep 2010 74,648 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

Front suspention tie bar bushes perished.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Oil leak

Fail 30 Nov 2006 74,473 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Nearside Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

both outer sills corroded at front outside MOT perscribed areas

front body to front subframe bolts (front valance either side of front numberplate) possible loose?

nearside rear brake back plate wet possible fluid leaking

offside front lower and upper swivel balljoints worn

vehicle underside has surface corrosion

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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G620 NGN is a 1989 Rover Mini in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

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 G620 NGN, 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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G620 NGN is a 1989 Rover Mini, first registered on 15 November 1989.

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