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G763 UFB

1989 Rover Mini

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

12,216 mi
Last recorded12,216 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 1989 Rover Mini56,834 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG763 UFB
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 12,216 miles

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 29 Aug 2025 12,214 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 May 2022 119,330 miles

corrosion along nearside and offside outer sills

Pass 24 Apr 2021 11,693 miles

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

corrosion along nearside and offside outer sills

Pass 25 May 2019 11,048 miles
Pass 12 May 2018 10,276 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2017 6,484 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

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

note:non standard suspension fitted

poor headlight patterns

surface corrosion around front subframe front mounts

surface corrosion to n/s/f floorpan and wheelarch

surface corrosion to outer sills

welding repairs to vehicle and heavy rustproofing

Pass 29 Apr 2016 31,547 miles

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

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

corrosion to nearside front a panel

surface corrosion to floor panelling and rear subframe

Pass 17 Sep 2014 3,150 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2014 3,150 miles

Steering wheel in a condition that hampers proper control (2.1.1)

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

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

oil pressure T piece leaking oil

Pass 18 Jun 2013 3,046 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2011 2,657 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2010 71,667 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2010 71,665 miles

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

Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 May 2009 69,930 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 54,347 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2006 61,286 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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G763 UFB is a 1989 Rover Mini in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 G763 UFB, 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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G763 UFB is a 1989 Rover Mini, first registered on 1 August 1989.

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