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G706 APG

1989 Rover Mini

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2027
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

66,567 mi
Last recorded66,567 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
Typical for 1989 Rover Mini56,834 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG706 APG
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2026 66,567 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All Tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All Tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Jul 2025 65,949 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2025 65,947 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2022 65,781 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2022 65,777 miles

Fuel system component leaking carburettor (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 7 Dec 2020 65,456 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2019 65,375 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2019 65,372 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Dec 2018 65,209 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Dec 2017 64,626 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2016 64,320 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2016 64,318 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2015 64,047 miles

Front tyres wearing on inner edges.

Slight OSF brake bind.

Pass 17 Dec 2014 63,904 miles

Front tyres wearing on inner edges.

Pass 17 Dec 2013 63,770 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2013 63,769 miles

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

Nearside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Dec 2012 63,112 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Dec 2012 63,112 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2011 62,569 miles

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

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

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

Fail 30 Aug 2011 62,559 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

front top engine mount worn

o/s/r tyre pressure low

Pass 26 Aug 2010 61,601 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear subframe vehicle structure has slight corrosion

Fail 25 Aug 2010 61,601 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 27 Aug 2009 59,520 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2009 59,520 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 22 Aug 2008 57,330 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2008 57,330 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2007 55,050 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 31 Aug 2006 52,879 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2005 51,031 miles

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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G706 APG is a 1989 Rover Mini in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

Across all 1989 Rover Mini models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.5% with a typical mileage of 56,834 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 G706 APG, 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 G706 APG registered?

G706 APG is a 1989 Rover Mini, first registered on 14 September 1989.

Is G706 APG safe to buy?

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