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G828 MGK

1989 Rover Mini

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

72,656 mi
Last recorded72,656 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2013
Typical for 1989 Rover Mini56,834 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG828 MGK
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Fail 25 Apr 2013 72,656 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

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

front wipers perishing

n/s/r tyre perishing (bad)

Pass 17 Apr 2012 71,283 miles

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

n/s outer sill corroding

Fail 11 Apr 2012 71,283 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

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

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

n/s outer sill corroding

Pass 24 Mar 2011 69,935 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower 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)

Pass 25 Mar 2010 65,752 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 25 Mar 2010 65,752 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 20 Mar 2009 62,954 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2009 62,954 miles

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 Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 18 Mar 2008 61,709 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

battery tray for corrosion

brake pipes for corrosion+

Pass 18 Mar 2008 61,709 miles

battery tray for corrosion

brake pipes for corrosion+

Pass 16 Mar 2007 60,355 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

slight play in front swivels †off side rear seat belt removed at time of test

slight rear brake imbalance

Pass 15 Mar 2006 57,755 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both front swivels slight play

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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G828 MGK is a 1989 Rover Mini in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 G828 MGK, 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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What year was G828 MGK registered?

G828 MGK is a 1989 Rover Mini, first registered on 18 October 1989.

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