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G710 YHP

1989 Rover Mini

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2016
Tests15 (7 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate46.7%

Mileage

31,701 mi
Last recorded31,701 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2015
Typical for 1989 Rover Mini56,834 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG710 YHP
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 8 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2015 31,701 miles

front brake balance poor

offside front wheel lightly grazes wheel arch on full lock

slight play in front hubs

Fail 24 Jul 2015 31,699 miles

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

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

front brake balance poor

offside front wheel lightly grazes wheel arch on full lock

slight play in front hubs

Pass 16 Aug 2014 31,081 miles

offside front wheel lightly chafes wheel arch on full lock

slight play both sides front hubs

Fail 12 Aug 2014 31,076 miles

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

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

Sub-frame rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

offside front wheel lightly chafes wheel arch on full lock

slight play both sides front hubs

Pass 8 Aug 2013 30,697 miles

offside front wheel lightly rubs wheel arch on full lock

slight play in all swivels

Fail 7 Aug 2013 30,692 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

offside front wheel lightly rubs wheel arch on full lock

slight play in all swivels

Pass 2 Aug 2012 29,945 miles

slight play in all swivels

Fail 1 Aug 2012 29,940 miles

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

slight play in all swivels

Pass 12 Aug 2011 29,016 miles

both sides top swivel have slight play

remaining 3 tyres sidewalls perished

Fail 3 Aug 2011 29,009 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

both sides top swivel have slight play

remaining 3 tyres sidewalls perished

Pass 17 Aug 2010 27,882 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Oil leak

boot floor creased

column switches loose

rear subframe weak with corrosion

rear tyre walls deteriorated

Fail 16 Aug 2010 27,881 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Oil leak

boot floor creased

column switches loose

rear subframe weak with corrosion

rear tyre walls deteriorated

Fail 10 Feb 2009 27,866 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

o/s seat belt slow to return

rear subframe weak with corrosion

slight damage to n/s/r tyre wall

Pass 10 Feb 2009 27,866 miles

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

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

o/s seat belt slow to return

rear subframe weak with corrosion

slight damage to n/s/r tyre wall

Fail 18 Nov 2008 27,863 miles

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

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

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

brake fluid level on minimum

corrosion on brake pipes

o/s seat belt slow to return

o/s/r tyre walls deteriorated

rear subframe heavily corroded

steering column switches loose

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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G710 YHP is a 1989 Rover Mini in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.7%.

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 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 G710 YHP, 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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G710 YHP is a 1989 Rover Mini, first registered on 9 October 1989.

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