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G766 UFB

1989 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 May 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

73,655 mi
Last recorded73,655 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 1989 Rover Mini56,834 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG766 UFB
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 73,655 miles
Fail 8 May 2026 73,650 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 25 Apr 2025 73,057 miles
Pass 7 May 2024 72,509 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2023 72,201 miles
Pass 13 May 2022 71,790 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Bulk Head (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 May 2021 71,452 miles

Front slight corrosion around bulkhead area

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 17 May 2021 71,452 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front slight corrosion around bulkhead area

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 Mar 2019 71,525 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2018 70,967 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 70,250 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside front wheel slightly noisy when rotated.

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 13 Mar 2017 70,187 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside front wheel slightly noisy when rotated.

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 15 Mar 2016 69,816 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 12 Mar 2015 69,208 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2015 69,196 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Mar 2014 67,628 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 13 Mar 2013 63,085 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 61,557 miles

nearside front lower ball joint has some lift

offside front lower ball joint has some lift

some play in nearside rear radius arm

some play in offside rear radius arm

Pass 16 Mar 2011 60,532 miles

n/s/f brake pipe rusted

Fail 8 Mar 2011

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

n/s/f brake pipe rusted

Pass 20 Feb 2010 59,624 miles

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

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

slight play in both front lower swivels

Pass 2 Mar 2009 57,006 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 53,689 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edges and close to legal limit

Front No plate cracked

Fail 7 Mar 2008 53,689 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Sub-frame worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.2)

Both front tyres worn on inner edges and close to legal limit

Front No plate cracked

Pass 23 Mar 2007 50,748 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2007 50,748 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 23 Aug 2005 49,170 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2005 49,166 miles

Brake master cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.G.1f)

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

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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G766 UFB is a 1989 Rover Mini in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 G766 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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What year was G766 UFB registered?

G766 UFB is a 1989 Rover Mini, first registered on 1 August 1989.

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