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G78 PEA

1989 Rover Mini

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2018
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

75,212 mi
Last recorded75,212 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2019
Typical for 1989 Rover Mini56,834 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG78 PEA
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Fail 2 Oct 2019 75,212 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear slight corrosion

bonnet secondary catch insecure

Pass 23 May 2017 75,204 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front tyre perished (cracking)

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

Nearside Rear tyre perished (cracking)

Offside Front tyre perished (cracking)

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

Offside Rear tyre perished (cracking)

Pass 28 Jan 2014 74,056 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2007 72,759 miles

front and rear metal brake pipes corroding

slight play in n/s/f bottom ball joint

slight play in o/s/r radius arm bush

Fail 21 Jun 2007 72,759 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

slight play in o/s/r radius arm bush

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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G78 PEA is a 1989 Rover Mini in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 G78 PEA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was G78 PEA registered?

G78 PEA is a 1989 Rover Mini, first registered on 4 November 1989.

Is G78 PEA safe to buy?

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