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G788 YRW

1989 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2019
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

51,712 mi
Last recorded51,712 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2018
Typical for 1989 Rover Mini56,834 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG788 YRW
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2018 51,712 miles
Fail 31 May 2018 51,711 miles

Nearside Front Brake pedal not releasing correctly and functionality of brakes affected (1.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pedal not releasing correctly and functionality of brakes affected (1.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Sep 2016 51,512 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front CV Boot Is Fouling On the hub.

Fail 10 Sep 2016 51,490 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front CV Boot Is Fouling On the hub.

Pass 21 Aug 2015 50,989 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion floor floor (6.1.B.2)

Pass 10 Oct 2014 49,070 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2014 49,070 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2006 48,860 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 3 Aug 2006 48,860 miles

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

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 7 Jun 2006 48,855 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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G788 YRW is a 1989 Rover Mini in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 G788 YRW, 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 G788 YRW registered?

G788 YRW is a 1989 Rover Mini, first registered on 27 November 1989.

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