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G663 JKW

1989 Rover Mini

Yellow Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

59,895 mi
Last recorded59,895 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 1989 Rover Mini56,834 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG663 JKW
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1989
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 59,895 miles

Nearside Front Suspension cone ball joint cover split

Nearside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension cone ball joint cover split

Pass 7 May 2025 59,813 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2023 59,731 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2022 59,000 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2021 56,773 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2020 56,167 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2019 54,997 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2018 54,974 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2018 54,974 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Aug 2017 54,576 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2016 52,032 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2015 48,387 miles

Dummy fuel cap fitted to offside rear.

Engine oil is overfilled.

Heater fan switch is now horn switch.

Fail 24 Jul 2015 48,364 miles

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

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

Nearside Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a) DANGEROUS

Battery is loose.

Both windscreen washer jets on both sides aim onto end of wiper travel,not onto swept area.

Dummy fuel cap fitted to offside rear.

Engine oil is overfilled.

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

Offside front tyre tread is worn almost smooth on inner edge,possibly tracking?

Pass 22 Jul 2014 47,042 miles

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

n/s/f tyre sidewall cracked

o/s/f tyre sidewall cracked

Fail 22 Jul 2014 47,042 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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

n/s/f tyre sidewall cracked

o/s/f tyre sidewall cracked

Pass 11 Jun 2013 46,776 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2006 65,398 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2006 65,398 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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

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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G663 JKW is a 1989 Rover Mini in Yellow with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 G663 JKW, 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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G663 JKW is a 1989 Rover Mini, first registered on 4 August 1989.

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