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G824 LGJ

1989 Rover Mini

Orange Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2025
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

28,170 mi
Last recorded28,170 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2024
Typical for 1989 Rover Mini56,834 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG824 LGJ
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1989
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2024 28,170 miles
Pass 25 May 2023 27,895 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2021 27,211 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2019 27,205 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2017 27,172 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2017 27,155 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

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

Pass 9 May 2016 27,056 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 26,266 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 1 May 2013 24,869 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 23,176 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2011 20,466 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2011 20,466 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 2 May 2008 13,799 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2006 10,573 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2006 10,573 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 10 Oct 2006 10,595 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

advise c.o. level very low for this type & age of vehicle wich may be causing rough running.

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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G824 LGJ is a 1989 Rover Mini in Orange with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 G824 LGJ, 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 G824 LGJ registered?

G824 LGJ is a 1989 Rover Mini, first registered on 1 August 1989.

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