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G674 RBW

1989 Rover Mini

Green Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2020
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

98,473 mi
Last recorded98,473 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2019
Typical for 1989 Rover Mini56,834 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG674 RBW
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2019 98,473 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front to centre (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Nov 2019 98,472 miles

Front Fuel pipe damaged To rear (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Nearside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Inner and outer (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner lower wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front to centre (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Nov 2019 98,448 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

o/s/f floor pan starting to corrode

Pass 15 Nov 2018 97,901 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2018 97,878 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position Leather strap in poor condition and of questionable function. (3.1 (b) (i))

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded in engine compartment. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Electrical wiring insecure and in contact with sharp edges Battery cable grommet insecure, cable rubbing heavily on sharp body edge. (4.11 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 20 Nov 2017 97,460 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2014 95,470 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)

Pass 16 Feb 2013 94,267 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2012 91,972 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

smell petrol in car

Pass 3 Mar 2011 90,290 miles

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

Fail 25 Feb 2011 90,287 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 22 Feb 2010 88,309 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2010 88,307 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Outer Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1) DANGEROUS

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

offside door window surrond loose

Pass 24 Feb 2009 85,821 miles

drivers seat doesnt adjust.

engine/gearbox wet with oil.

front suspension very low/close to bump stops (could do with pumping up to correct high).

front to rear metal brake pipe slightly corroded at rear end.

n/s/f + both rear tyre tread depths 2mm, o/s/f tyre 3mm (legal limit 1.6mm).

o/s spot light damp.

o/s/r wheel bearing slightly noisey.

various light underbody corrosion.

Fail 12 Feb 2009 85,814 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

drivers seat doesnt adjust.

engine/gearbox wet with oil.

front suspension very low/close to bump stops (could do with pumping up to correct high).

front to rear metal brake pipe slightly corroded at rear end.

n/s/f + both rear tyre tread depths 2mm, o/s/f tyre 3mm (legal limit 1.6mm).

o/s spot light damp.

o/s/r wheel bearing slightly noisey.

various light underbody corrosion.

Pass 14 Mar 2008 79,809 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 12 Mar 2008 79,802 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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 Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 1 Feb 2008 79,767 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2007 73,489 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2006 73,472 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Lower Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

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

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

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

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

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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G674 RBW is a 1989 Rover Mini in Green with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 G674 RBW, 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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G674 RBW is a 1989 Rover Mini, first registered on 11 August 1989.

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