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G803 JFR

1989 Rover Mini

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 May 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

38,617 mi
Last recorded38,617 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 1989 Rover Mini56,834 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG803 JFR
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 38,617 miles
Pass 19 May 2025 38,398 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2024 38,311 miles
Pass 18 May 2023 38,106 miles
Pass 18 May 2022 37,907 miles
Pass 20 May 2021 37,653 miles
Pass 22 May 2020 37,376 miles
Pass 21 May 2019 36,654 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 35,395 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

body has corrosion

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 23 Apr 2014 4,916 miles

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside front wheel bearing noisy

Fail 31 Mar 2014 34,913 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside front wheel bearing slighty noisy

Pass 29 Aug 2012 33,578 miles

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

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

steering column has play

Pass 10 Aug 2011 31,245 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2010 29,703 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 29,420 miles

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

nearside outer cill freshly undersealed at time of test and retest

offside outer cill freshly undersealed at time of test and retest

rear subframe freshly undersealed at time of test and retest

Fail 12 Aug 2009 29,419 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Oil leak

nearside outer cill freshly undersealed at time of test

offside outer cill freshly undersealed at time of test

rear subframe freshly undersealed at time of test

Pass 10 Feb 2006 28,250 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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G803 JFR is a 1989 Rover Mini in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 G803 JFR, 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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G803 JFR is a 1989 Rover Mini, first registered on 25 October 1989.

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