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G694 RKP

1989 Rover Mini

Green Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2018
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

99,172 mi
Last recorded99,172 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2017
Typical for 1989 Rover Mini56,834 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG694 RKP
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2017 99,172 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 95,701 miles

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

nearside rear tyre worn low inner edge

offside front tyre worn low outer edge

Pass 9 Aug 2014 91,317 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2014 91,311 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Brake pipe kinked (3.6.B.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 31 Jul 2013 89,790 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

o/s front tyre perished(cracking on shoulder and tread area)

Fail 24 Jul 2013 89,790 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

o/s front tyre perished(cracking on shoulder and tread area)

Fail 8 Aug 2011 33,181 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 6 Sep 2010 95,134 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 91,380 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2009 91,375 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.4)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 22 May 2008 86,848 miles

Nearside Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

front and rear bumpers missing

nearside front brake hose touching slightly on tie bar on lock to lock check

nearside front brake pipe to hose union damp possibly leaking.

offside front brake hose twisted slightly

offside front door check strap missing

offside front suspension arm close to bump stop

offside mirror small

performance exhaust noisey

Fail 22 May 2008 86,843 miles

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

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

front and rear bumpers missing

nearside front brake hose touching slightly on tie bar on lock to lock check

nearside front brake pipe to hose union damp possibly leaking.

offside front brake hose twisted slightly

offside front door check strap missing

offside front suspension arm close to bump stop

offside mirror small

performance exhaust noisey

Fail 17 May 2008 86,838 miles

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

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Nearside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

fuel cap rubber seal slightly perished

Pass 15 May 2007 75,928 miles

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

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

off side cv gaiter badley perrished

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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G694 RKP is a 1989 Rover Mini in Green with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 G694 RKP, 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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G694 RKP is a 1989 Rover Mini, first registered on 22 December 1989.

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