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G748 AVT

1989 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

94,550 mi
Last recorded94,550 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 1989 Rover Mini56,834 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG748 AVT
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 94,550 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2026 94,550 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Oct 2023 94,350 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2023 94,347 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Pass 14 Oct 2022 93,941 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2022 93,937 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2021 84,639 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Sep 2021 84,635 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Sep 2020 84,600 miles
Pass 17 May 2019 84,587 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 84,493 miles
Pass 18 May 2017 84,157 miles
Fail 18 May 2017 84,157 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 16 May 2016 84,132 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 84,114 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 84,021 miles
Fail 6 May 2014 84,021 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 20 May 2013 83,856 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 83,818 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 83,764 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 83,781 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 83,707 miles
Fail 15 May 2009 83,707 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 19 May 2008 83,557 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

rear.fuel.pipe.split

Fail 19 May 2008 83,557 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear.fuel.pipe.split

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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G748 AVT is a 1989 Rover Mini in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 G748 AVT, 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 G748 AVT registered?

G748 AVT is a 1989 Rover Mini, first registered on 30 October 1989.

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