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G692 JRP

1989 Rover Mini

Green Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2015
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

54,184 mi
Last recorded54,184 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2014
Typical for 1989 Rover Mini56,834 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG692 JRP
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2014 54,184 miles

Slight misting of oil on engine

Pass 10 Aug 2012 53,941 miles

Oil leak

Pass 28 Jul 2011 53,285 miles

brake pipes covered in under seal

chip in screen

front seats wobberly

play in steering coloum

slight exhaust blow

steering gater perished

suspension and shocks weak

suspension rubbers perished

Fail 27 Jul 2011 53,285 miles

Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

brake pipes covered in under seal

chip in screen

front seats wobberly

play in steering coloum

slight exhaust blow

steering gater perished

suspension and shocks weak

suspension rubbers perished

Pass 21 Jul 2010 52,666 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2010 52,659 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Pass 23 Jun 2009 51,659 miles

Both rear tyres perished and tread low.

Slight play at NSF upper suspension ball joint.

Slight play at OSF wheel bearing.

Suspension appears lower on offside compared to nearside.

Fail 19 Jun 2009 51,646 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Both rear tyres perished and tread low.

Slight play at NSF upper suspension ball joint.

Slight play at OSF wheel bearing.

Suspension appears lower on offside compared to nearside.

Fail 9 Jan 2008 51,635 miles

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

Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

front panel corroded

o/s/f door corroded at bottom

oil lea from engine

slight play in front whhel bearings

slight play in steering colum

small hole in boot floor

Pass 9 Jan 2006 48,724 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2006 48,698 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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G692 JRP is a 1989 Rover Mini in Green with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 G692 JRP, 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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G692 JRP is a 1989 Rover Mini, first registered on 4 December 1989.

Is G692 JRP safe to buy?

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