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G855 UYV

1989 Rover Mini

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

81,450 mi
Last recorded81,450 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2025
Typical for 1989 Rover Mini56,834 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG855 UYV
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2025 81,450 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both (0.1 (b))

Pass 25 Sep 2023 75,166 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2022 75,253 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2021 63,460 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2020 58,165 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2019 55,551 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2018 52,051 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2017 50,014 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2016 50,008 miles

Vehicle showing signs of slight corrosion

Fail 18 Jan 2016 50,008 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Vehicle showing signs of slight corrosion

Pass 10 Jan 2015 49,902 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2014 49,537 miles

Oil leak from engine area

Vehicle starting to show signs of corosion

Pass 10 Jan 2013 49,098 miles

N/S/F Wing mirror missing at time of test

Slight oil leak from engine area

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

Vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Fail 9 Jan 2013 49,098 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

N/S/F Wing mirror missing at time of test

Slight oil leak from engine area

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

Vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Pass 13 Jan 2012 48,582 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2012 48,582 miles

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

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

SLIGHT MOVEMENT O/S/FRONT SUSPENSION (CONE)AERA

Pass 14 Jan 2011 48,090 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2011 48,090 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Jan 2010 49,641 miles

SLIGHT SUSPENSION WEAR WHEN JACKED UP O/S/N/S/FRONT

Pass 16 Jan 2009 46,941 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2009 46,941 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 8 Jan 2008 45,965 miles

n/s/rear tyre worn on outer edge

oil leak

Pass 15 Jan 2007 43,278 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2007 43,278 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2006 39,867 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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G855 UYV is a 1989 Rover Mini in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 G855 UYV, 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 G855 UYV registered?

G855 UYV is a 1989 Rover Mini, first registered on 3 November 1989.

Is G855 UYV safe to buy?

The MOT history for G855 UYV shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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