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G799 WBL

1989 Rover Mini

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2025
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

43,709 mi
Last recorded43,709 miles
Recorded on9 May 2024
Typical for 1989 Rover Mini56,834 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG799 WBL
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 May 2024 43,709 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2023 43,617 miles

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

Fail 9 May 2023 43,617 miles

Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2022 43,004 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2020 42,666 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 9 Dec 2020 42,666 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Jun 2019 41,054 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside front lower inner wheel arch and nearside outer sill have corrosion not within a prescribed area

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2018 41,028 miles

engine oily (gear selector shaft seal?)

front number plate damaged

fuel cap seal deteriorated

near side front inner wheel arch rusty

near side steering rack splitting

wiper blades split

Fail 5 Jun 2018 41,028 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

engine oily (gear selector shaft seal?)

front number plate damaged

fuel cap seal deteriorated

near side front inner wheel arch rusty

near side steering rack splitting

wiper blades split

Pass 9 Jun 2017 40,975 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/s main beam light flickers

n/s/f shock is worn

Pass 22 Aug 2016 40,685 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

front exhaust bracket is broken

slight rise and fall on all brakes

Fail 19 Aug 2016 40,685 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

front exhaust bracket is broken

slight rise and fall on all brakes

Pass 1 Jun 2015 40,049 miles

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

corrosion on n/s outer sill and n/s/f end of sill not in a prescribed area

fuel cap seal is perished

the front shocks appear to have little dampening affect

Pass 23 Jun 2014 39,329 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2014 39,329 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2013 38,621 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2013 38,602 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 16 May 2012 38,235 miles

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

Fail 16 May 2012 38,235 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Jun 2011 38,045 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2010 38,037 miles
Fail 20 May 2010 38,037 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 22 May 2009 37,122 miles
Fail 21 May 2009 378,086 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2008 36,986 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 36,802 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Pass 10 Jan 2006 36,472 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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G799 WBL is a 1989 Rover Mini in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 G799 WBL, 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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G799 WBL is a 1989 Rover Mini, first registered on 29 September 1989.

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