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G730 KKW

1989 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2026
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

40,708 mi
Last recorded40,708 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2025
Typical for 1989 Rover Mini56,834 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG730 KKW
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2025 40,708 miles
Pass 17 May 2023 81,337 miles
Fail 3 May 2023 81,294 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 12 May 2022 80,802 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2022 80,737 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2021 79,871 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2020 79,859 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged front to rear. (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Tracking out of alignment.

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 KKW is a 1989 Rover Mini in Red with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 G730 KKW, 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 G730 KKW registered?

G730 KKW is a 1989 Rover Mini, first registered on 27 November 1989.

Is G730 KKW safe to buy?

The MOT history for G730 KKW shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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