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G746 WVX

1989 Rover Mini

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2026
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

82,544 mi
Last recorded82,544 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2025
Typical for 1989 Rover Mini56,834 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG746 WVX
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2025 82,544 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2024 80,401 miles
Pass 17 May 2023 80,250 miles
Fail 2 May 2023 80,200 miles

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure Front mount (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 May 2022 80,088 miles
Fail 3 May 2022 80,043 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 30 Mar 2021 79,755 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2018 79,742 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2018 79,742 miles

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Aug 2017 79,669 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2017 79,668 miles

Nearside Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute Front, rear, and side repeater (1.4.A.2g)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute Not flashing (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Side repeater flashing less than 60 times a minute Not flashing (1.4.A.2g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 13 Jan 2006 76,035 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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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G746 WVX is a 1989 Rover Mini in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 G746 WVX, 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 G746 WVX registered?

G746 WVX is a 1989 Rover Mini, first registered on 10 August 1989.

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