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G744 YNO

1989 Rover Mini

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2026
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

52,363 mi
Last recorded52,363 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
Typical for 1989 Rover Mini56,834 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG744 YNO
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2025 52,363 miles

Nearside Front Inner wheel arch holed and corroded

Pass 20 Aug 2024 52,253 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2023 52,166 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2022 52,068 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2021 51,746 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2020 51,628 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 50,967 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 50,867 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 50,542 miles

Slight "runout" detected on front brakes

Pass 23 May 2016 50,325 miles

Slight "runout" detected on front brakes

Slight play detected on Nearside lower ball joint. Suggest grease may be needed or a shim removed.

Pass 19 May 2015 49,846 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 May 2014 49,615 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 49,358 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 49,291 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 49,260 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 49,142 miles
Fail 20 May 2010 49,142 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 May 2009 48,918 miles
Pass 10 May 2008 48,793 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 48,499 miles
Pass 20 May 2006 48,209 miles
Pass 21 May 2005 47,695 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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G744 YNO is a 1989 Rover Mini in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 G744 YNO, 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 G744 YNO registered?

G744 YNO is a 1989 Rover Mini, first registered on 22 December 1989.

Is G744 YNO safe to buy?

The MOT history for G744 YNO shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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