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G670 PJO

1989 Rover Mini

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2027
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

34,540 mi
Last recorded34,540 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 1989 Rover Mini56,834 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG670 PJO
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 34,540 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 28 Jul 2026 34,530 miles

Offside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 24 Jun 2025 34,051 miles

exhaust noisey

Pass 19 Jun 2024 33,942 miles

exhaust noisy

Pass 20 Jun 2023 33,143 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 22 Jun 2022 33,045 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 22 Jun 2021 32,845 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 22 Jun 2021 32,835 miles

Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Jun 2020 32,828 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2019 31,867 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2018 31,720 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2018 31,716 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2017 30,634 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2017 30,634 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2016 28,830 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 27,478 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 26,011 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2014 26,007 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Jun 2013 24,567 miles

wire off reverse light switch

Pass 1 Jun 2012 23,919 miles

front bump stops missing

slight play in rear radius arms

Pass 9 Jun 2011 22,125 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2011 22,121 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2010 20,105 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2010 20,101 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 20 May 2009 19,235 miles

front subframe bushes/mountings worn

Fail 19 May 2009 19,233 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

front subframe bushes/mountings worn

Pass 27 May 2008 18,165 miles
Pass 31 May 2007 16,438 miles
Fail 23 May 2007 16,431 miles

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

Offside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 Jun 2006 12,391 miles

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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G670 PJO is a 1989 Rover Mini in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 G670 PJO, 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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G670 PJO is a 1989 Rover Mini, first registered on 1 August 1989.

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