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G70 MGP

1989 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2025
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

63,237 mi
Last recorded63,237 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2024
Typical for 1989 Rover Mini56,834 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG70 MGP
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2024 63,237 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2024 63,237 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Fail 3 Jun 2024 63,237 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

nearside front and offside front floor has corrosion

Pass 30 Jun 2022 63,100 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 6 Aug 2021 63,082 miles

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))

Pass 31 Jul 2020 63,067 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2018 63,055 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2018 63,052 miles

Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2017 63,049 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 60,285 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2014 59,532 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 1 Feb 2013 59,186 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2011 52,113 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2011 52,113 miles

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

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Exhaust system very tight to body

Pass 4 Oct 2010 51,963 miles

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

Fail 29 Sep 2010 51,957 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2009 51,201 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

both near side and off side outer sills showing signs of corrosion

clutch pedal rubber missing

Fail 1 Oct 2009 51,200 miles

Front Lower Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Lower Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

both near side and off side outer sills showing signs of corrosion

clutch pedal rubber missing

Pass 22 Sep 2008 51,149 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2008 51,149 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

near side front door mirror inscure

oil leak from gear change rod

Pass 16 Jun 2007 50,843 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2006 50,727 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2006 50,727 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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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G70 MGP is a 1989 Rover Mini in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 G70 MGP, 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 G70 MGP registered?

G70 MGP is a 1989 Rover Mini, first registered on 21 November 1989.

Is G70 MGP safe to buy?

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