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G835 XPJ

1989 Rover Mini

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

15,714 mi
Last recorded15,714 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 1989 Rover Mini56,834 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG835 XPJ
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 15,714 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2025 15,009 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2025 15,009 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2023 14,087 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2022 13,052 miles
Pass 10 May 2021 12,194 miles
Pass 13 May 2020 12,172 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2018 12,008 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2017 11,963 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2016 11,910 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2016 11,910 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 17 Jun 2015 11,841 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 11,820 miles

Both front top ball joints have slight play

Fail 17 Apr 2014 118,207 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both front top ball joints have slight play

Pass 22 Apr 2013 11,799 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2013 11,799 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2012 11,778 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

clutch pedal rubber adrift

Fail 17 Apr 2012 11,778 miles

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

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

Nearside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

clutch pedal rubber adrift

Pass 22 Apr 2011 11,761 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 11,729 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 11,664 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2006 11,426 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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G835 XPJ is a 1989 Rover Mini in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 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 G835 XPJ, 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 G835 XPJ registered?

G835 XPJ is a 1989 Rover Mini, first registered on 31 December 1989.

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