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G678 NRA

1989 Rover Mini

Orange Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2021
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

4,761 mi
Last recorded4,761 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2019
Typical for 1989 Rover Mini56,834 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG678 NRA
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1989
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2019 4,761 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2019 4,759 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2009 70,820 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2009 70,802 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm which is adjustable, loose in adjustment threads (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm which is adjustable, loose in adjustment threads (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Shock absorber has an excessively worn linkage (2.7.4)

Suspension arm locating pin locking device not properly locked (2.4.G.3b)

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

Pass 26 Jun 2007 63,529 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

signs of corrosion on rear subframe

Fail 21 Jun 2007 63,450 miles

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 Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

signs of corrosion on rear subframe

Pass 26 Jun 2006 52,303 miles

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

Fail 19 Jun 2006 52,288 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Nearside Suspension arm insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Suspension arm insecure (2.4.G.1)

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)

Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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

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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G678 NRA is a 1989 Rover Mini in Orange with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 G678 NRA, 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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G678 NRA is a 1989 Rover Mini, first registered on 2 August 1989.

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