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G646 TDV

1989 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

74,092 mi
Last recorded74,092 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2019
Typical for 1989 Rover Mini56,834 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG646 TDV
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Fail 2 Aug 2019 74,092 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2018 72,843 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2017 71,992 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 10 Jan 2017 71,992 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 5 Jan 2016 70,371 miles

Offside 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)

Fail 4 Dec 2014 68,529 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

petrol cap seal perishing

slight play in steering collumn

Pass 4 Dec 2014 68,529 miles

petrol cap seal perishing

slight play in steering collumn

Pass 2 Jan 2014 67,571 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Jan 2014 67,571 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2012 66,340 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2012 66,340 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Rear Radius arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

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

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

coolant leak - hose burst during test

Pass 4 Nov 2011 62,244 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2010 59,578 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2009 58,494 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2009 58,468 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 3 Nov 2008 57,036 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2007 52,593 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2006 48,203 miles

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 22 Nov 2006 48,201 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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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G646 TDV 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 63.2%.

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 G646 TDV, 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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G646 TDV is a 1989 Rover Mini, first registered on 20 November 1989.

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