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G836 OAA

1989 Rover Mini

Yellow Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

92,155 mi
Last recorded92,155 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 1989 Rover Mini56,834 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG836 OAA
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1989
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 92,155 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2025 92,155 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Pass 3 Sep 2024 92,053 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2023 91,603 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2022 91,051 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2022 91,051 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2021 90,180 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2020 89,653 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Aug 2019 89,463 miles

o/s/r floor slightly corroded

Pass 24 Aug 2018 88,734 miles

n/s/f floor is corroded

Pass 11 Sep 2017 90,652 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 89,345 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2013 88,752 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2012 87,658 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2011 79,240 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2011 79,239 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 8 Apr 2010 70,308 miles

HAS HOLE IN O/S/F SILL BUT NOTHING WITHIN 30cm

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

Pass 30 Jan 2009 69,358 miles

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

Fail 26 Jan 2009 69,358 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

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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G836 OAA is a 1989 Rover Mini in Yellow with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 G836 OAA, 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 G836 OAA registered?

G836 OAA is a 1989 Rover Mini, first registered on 26 September 1989.

Is G836 OAA safe to buy?

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