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G772 GUK

1989 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jul 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

39,306 mi
Last recorded39,306 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 1989 Rover Mini56,834 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG772 GUK
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 39,306 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2025 39,205 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2024 39,068 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel Inner steering rack joints worn/free play (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2023 38,705 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2023 38,679 miles

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

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated upper (chalked) (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) nearside and offside

vehicle underside heavily undersealed

Pass 18 Jul 2022 38,192 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2022 38,158 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (3.5 (a))

Pass 10 Jul 2021 37,994 miles

Offside Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated top & bottom (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2020 37,869 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2020 37,865 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jul 2019 37,592 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated lifting slightly (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2018 37,350 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2017 36,874 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 36,843 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2013 36,699 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2009 35,706 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 17 Jan 2008 34,478 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2008 34,478 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 18 Jan 2007 33,397 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2007 33,397 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Pass 12 Jan 2006 32,446 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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G772 GUK is a 1989 Rover Mini in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 G772 GUK, 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 G772 GUK registered?

G772 GUK is a 1989 Rover Mini, first registered on 28 November 1989.

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The MOT history for G772 GUK shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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