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G856 MEC

1989 Rover Mini

Green Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2024
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

18,523 mi
Last recorded18,523 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2023
Typical for 1989 Rover Mini56,834 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG856 MEC
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2023 18,523 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2023 18,523 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Jul 2022 18,383 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2020 18,043 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Jul 2020 18,043 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Oct 2017 17,742 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2016 17,600 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2014 16,401 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2014 16,401 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2013 15,768 miles

Small holes in o/s and n/s front inner arches.

Surface corrosion to n/s and o/s sills

Pass 20 Jan 2011 14,973 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2010 14,415 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2009 12,986 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2009 12,986 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2007 11,670 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 MEC is a 1989 Rover Mini in Green with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 MEC, 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 G856 MEC registered?

G856 MEC is a 1989 Rover Mini, first registered on 31 August 1989.

Is G856 MEC safe to buy?

The MOT history for G856 MEC shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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