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G826 NGN

1989 Rover Mini

Beige Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 May 2027
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

92,428 mi
Last recorded92,428 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 1989 Rover Mini56,834 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG826 NGN
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1989
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 92,428 miles

Offside Front inner arch corroded but not within 30cm

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 1 May 2026 92,419 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front inner arch corroded but not within 30cm

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 26 Sep 2023 92,340 miles

Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover missing front knuckle joint rubber missing (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor corroded near subframe mounting with in 30 cm (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting jacking point corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting jacking point corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Integral body structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering offside sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear fog lamp insecure (4.5.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2022 91,045 miles

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Park brake lower effort may require attention

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Sep 2022 91,043 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

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

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Park brake lower effort may require attention

Offside Door handle defective

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2021 86,325 miles

Drivers seat broken

Engine mountings worn

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Aug 2021 86,321 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability Rear mounts on front subframe (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery cable touching exhaust (Front)

Drivers seat broken

Engine mountings worn

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Back plate damaged and drum warped

Pass 27 Nov 2015 84,575 miles

all four tyres perished to excess

Fail 20 Nov 2015 84,572 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

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

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner valance to floor (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

all four tyres perished to excess

Fail 14 Sep 2015 84,572 miles

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner valance (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded shock mounting (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Electrical wiring inadequately supported battery lead through floor (1.9.2a)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner valance (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Upper Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a) DANGEROUS

o/s/f floor corroded

all four tyres perished to excess

Pass 16 Mar 2011 83,618 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

nearside front top hub joint has slight play

Pass 17 Mar 2010 82,660 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2009 81,790 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2009 81,790 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Jan 2008 79,731 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2008 79,731 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2007 76,780 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2007 76,780 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 14 Jan 2006 71,941 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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G826 NGN is a 1989 Rover Mini in Beige with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 G826 NGN, 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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G826 NGN is a 1989 Rover Mini, first registered on 30 November 1989.

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