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G848 XPE

1989 Rover Mini

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

77,328 mi
Last recorded77,328 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 1989 Rover Mini56,834 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG848 XPE
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 77,328 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2023 77,174 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2022 76,282 miles
Pass 4 May 2021 75,125 miles

Both sides outer body sill corroded

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 May 2020 74,581 miles

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

outer body sills starting to corode - both sides

Fail 13 May 2020 74,581 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

outer body sills starting to corode - both sides

Pass 29 Apr 2019 73,505 miles

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 3 May 2018 72,009 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 May 2017 70,532 miles

both rear tyres worn inner and outer edges

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (6.3.1d)

Pass 31 Mar 2016 69,445 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 68,219 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 65,980 miles

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

front brake discs in poor condition

offside front suspension upper swivel joint has slight play

offside front wheel bearing has slight play

Pass 13 May 2013 64,851 miles

Both front outer c-v gaiters and staeering rack gaiters perished.

Both front wiper blades split.

Front and rear number plates starting to seperate.

Front brake pads starting to wear low.

Stone damage to windscreen.

Pass 28 Mar 2012 63,747 miles

Slight play in offside rack end

Fail 17 Feb 2011 62,455 miles

Front and rear number plates cracked

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Slight play in offside track-rod end

Stone damage to windscreen

Pass 17 Feb 2011 62,455 miles

Front and rear number plates cracked

Slight play in offside track-rod end

Stone damage to windscreen

Fail 4 Feb 2010 60,876 miles

Both front and nearside rear seatbelts slightly frayed

Both front tyres starting to wear low on inner edges

Front and rear number plates starting to seperate

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside steering rack gaiter perished

Offside outer CV gaiter perished

Offside rear seatbelt clasp damaged

Play in drivers seat back

Poor pattern to both headlamp aims

Slight movement in both front upper ball joints

Stone damage to windscreen

Pass 4 Feb 2010 60,876 miles

Both front and nearside rear seatbelts slightly frayed

Both front tyres starting to wear low on inner edges

Front and rear number plates starting to seperate

Nearside steering rack gaiter perished

Offside outer CV gaiter perished

Offside rear seatbelt clasp damaged

Play in drivers seat back

Poor pattern to both headlamp aims

Slight movement in both front upper ball joints

Stone damage to windscreen

Pass 20 Feb 2009 55,845 miles

Rear tyres close to limit

Slight play in offside rack end

Pass 11 Feb 2008 52,692 miles

Both front seatbelts slightly frayed

Both rear tyres low on inner edge

Crack in windscreen

Interior mirror missing

Oil leak from engine

Fail 7 Feb 2008 52,692 miles

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

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

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

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

Both front seatbelts slightly frayed

Both rear tyres low on inner edge

Crack in windscreen

Interior mirror missing

Oil leak from engine

Pass 21 Feb 2007 49,977 miles

Nearside front seatbelt starting to fray

Outer sills and offside rear wheel arch corroded and thin

Fail 21 Feb 2007 49,977 miles

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside front seatbelt starting to fray

Outer sills and offside rear wheel arch corroded and thin

Pass 25 Jan 2006 46,870 miles

rear seat belts stiff in operation

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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G848 XPE is a 1989 Rover Mini in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 G848 XPE, 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 G848 XPE registered?

G848 XPE is a 1989 Rover Mini, first registered on 31 December 1989.

Is G848 XPE safe to buy?

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