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G730 JUA

1989 Rover Mini

Green Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

30,680 mi
Last recorded30,680 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2025
Typical for 1989 Rover Mini56,834 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG730 JUA
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2025 30,680 miles

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

Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened Both sides front track control arms slightly distorted (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2024 30,477 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2023 30,450 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 7 Jul 2022 30,322 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2021 30,141 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2020 30,082 miles

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

corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 14 May 2018 29,799 miles
Fail 10 May 2018 29,797 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 18 May 2016 29,670 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced dull (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Apr 2015 29,419 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 29,412 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

front discs corrodod

Pass 7 Sep 2009 29,046 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 26 Aug 2008 28,027 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 21 Aug 2007 27,953 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 27,867 miles

Oil leak

Fail 23 Aug 2006 27,867 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Oil leak

Pass 2 Sep 2005 27,780 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 21 Jul 2005 27,775 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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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G730 JUA is a 1989 Rover Mini in Green with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 G730 JUA, 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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G730 JUA is a 1989 Rover Mini, first registered on 1 August 1989.

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