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G704 BPB

1989 Rover Mini

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

1,612 mi
Last recorded1,612 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 1989 Rover Mini56,834 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG704 BPB
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 1,612 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2024 917 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2023 171 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2006 80,827 miles

nearside rear radius arm pin bearing worn

offside front wheel bearing slight play

Fail 14 Jul 2006 80,804 miles

Nearside Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut loose (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

N/S REAR RADIUS ARM PIN/ BEARING WORN

Fail 3 Jul 2006 80,729 miles

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

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt of the wrong type. (5.1.1)

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

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt of the wrong type. (5.1.1)

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

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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G704 BPB is a 1989 Rover Mini in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 G704 BPB, 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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What year was G704 BPB registered?

G704 BPB is a 1989 Rover Mini, first registered on 1 October 1989.

Is G704 BPB safe to buy?

The MOT history for G704 BPB shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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