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G630 JWN

1989 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

63,012 mi
Last recorded63,012 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 1989 Rover Mini56,834 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG630 JWN
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 63,012 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2025 62,438 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2025 62,438 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Jun 2024 62,350 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2023 62,268 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2022 62,069 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2021 61,429 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2020 60,671 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2019 60,657 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2017 60,646 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2017 60,646 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2008 60,467 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2008 60,432 miles

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 1 Oct 2007 59,129 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2007 59,129 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Oct 2006 57,485 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2006 57,484 miles

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Offside Inner Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

corrosion throughout vehicle structure

excessive engine oil leak

Pass 3 Oct 2005 55,694 miles

suspension low clearance at nearside front wheel

Fail 21 Sep 2005 55,677 miles

Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (hotspot centre above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.C1)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

exhaust manifold to down pipe blowing slightly(at clamp)

nearside front tie rod bent slightly

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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G630 JWN is a 1989 Rover Mini in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 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 G630 JWN, 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 G630 JWN registered?

G630 JWN is a 1989 Rover Mini, first registered on 16 November 1989.

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