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G856 HNW

1989 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2023
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

48,887 mi
Last recorded48,887 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2022
Typical for 1989 Rover Mini56,834 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG856 HNW
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2022 48,887 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Jun 2022 48,887 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2021 24,956 miles

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

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Floor pan area corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Corrosion along inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Floor pan area corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Corrosion along inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 20 Jan 2020 225 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Floor-pan area corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Floor-pan area corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Oil leak from cam cover (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Jan 2020 201 miles

All direction indicators incorrect colour Indicators showing white light (4.4.3 (a))

Hazard warning lamps inoperative Hazard lights do not flash (4.4.1 (e))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Floor-pan area corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Floor-pan area corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Oil leak from cam cover (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2019 98,975 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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G856 HNW is a 1989 Rover Mini in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 G856 HNW, 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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G856 HNW is a 1989 Rover Mini, first registered on 1 August 1989.

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