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G838 CPA

1989 Rover Mini

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2023
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

16,440 mi
Last recorded16,440 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2022
Typical for 1989 Rover Mini56,834 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG838 CPA
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2022 16,440 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security jacking point (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2021 16,195 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security jacking points (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 21 Mar 2021 16,101 miles

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security jacking points (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 16 Jun 2019 15,111 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 26 May 2018 12,874 miles
Fail 26 May 2018 12,874 miles

Rear Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive high (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 20 May 2017 9,275 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.4.G.2)

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 20 May 2017 92,753 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.4.G.2)

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 31 May 2016 7,066 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 26 May 2015 6,610 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 3,368 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2013 3,269 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2008 73,738 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

heavy surface rust offside front innerf wing by shock absorber mounting

rust holes offside outer sill outside prescribed area

slight damage to front number plate

surface rust nearside door lower edge

Pass 26 Nov 2007 71,823 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Oil leak

damage to front number plate

heavy surface rust on both outer door skins

Pass 6 Nov 2006 69,405 miles

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

previous underbody panelling repairs

temporary repair to nearside door lower edge

Fail 6 Nov 2006 69,405 miles

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

previous underbody panelling repairs

temporary repair to nearside door lower edge

Pass 28 Nov 2005 66,991 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2005 66,991 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rust holes both door panels

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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G838 CPA is a 1989 Rover Mini in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 G838 CPA, 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 G838 CPA registered?

G838 CPA is a 1989 Rover Mini, first registered on 27 October 1989.

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