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G722 VHU

1989 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

2,138 mi
Last recorded2,138 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 1989 Rover Mini56,834 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG722 VHU
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 2,138 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2023 2,048 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2021 1,915 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

under body corrosion

Pass 13 Aug 2020 1,632 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2019 1,470 miles

Engine oil leak

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2018 1,370 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2017 1,239 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Aug 2016

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 17 Jul 2015 277 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

engine colant leak from heater control valve

slight play nearside front wheel bearing

Fail 13 Jul 2015 276 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

engine colant leak from heater control valve

offside front brake slightly binding

slight play nearside front wheel bearing

Fail 1 May 2015 2,586 miles

Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak

handbrake cables corroded

slight play in o/s inner steering joint

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 21 Mar 2014 123 miles

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

Oil leak

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

general underbody corrosion

Fail 15 Mar 2014 123 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

general underbody corrosion

Pass 9 Feb 2011 83,561 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

drivers seat belt slow to retract

Fail 3 Feb 2011 83,522 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

drivers seat belt slow to retract

Pass 26 Mar 2007 74,703 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 69,473 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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G722 VHU is a 1989 Rover Mini in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 G722 VHU, 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 G722 VHU registered?

G722 VHU is a 1989 Rover Mini, first registered on 13 November 1989.

Is G722 VHU safe to buy?

The MOT history for G722 VHU shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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