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G858 YNO

1989 Rover Mini

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2025
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

80,994 mi
Last recorded80,994 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2024
Typical for 1989 Rover Mini56,834 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG858 YNO
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2024 80,994 miles

brake pipe centre rear corroded

fuel pipe at rear corroded

nearside steering rack gaitor worn/split

slight play in offside radius arm bush

slight play nearside lower ball joint

Pass 27 May 2023 80,886 miles

centre rear brake pipe has corrosion

corrosion to rear fuel pipe

oil leak but not excessive

slight play in nearside front lower ball joint

underseal underside of vehicle

Pass 28 May 2022 80,785 miles

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

fuel pipe rear has cororsion

rear centre brake pipe has corrosion

slight play nearside front top ball joint

slight play nearside radius arm

slight play offside radius arm

vehicle floor is under sealed

Pass 11 May 2019 80,592 miles

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

cracking to nearside rear tyre

rear brake pipes corroded

slight play in nearside rear radias arm

slight play in offside rear radias arm

Pass 26 May 2018 80,567 miles

nearside rear and offside rear brake pipes corroded

nearside rear tyre has cracking

rear exhaust hanger rubber split

slight play in offside rear radius arm

slight play in steering column area

Pass 7 Apr 2017 80,271 miles

Slight play in steering coloum area

Pass 5 Mar 2016 79,821 miles

Drivers seal belt slow to retract.

Pass 7 Mar 2015 78,999 miles

slight damage to front number plate but not likely to be misread

Pass 8 Mar 2014 78,281 miles

Front number plate cracked, still ok to read.

Pass 9 Feb 2013 77,289 miles

Front number plate cracked but still ok to read.

Pass 28 Jan 2012 75,628 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2011 74,375 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2009 72,950 miles

number plate lamps are blue in colour.

Fail 26 Nov 2009 72,928 miles

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

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b) DANGEROUS

number plate lamps are blue in colour.

Pass 16 Dec 2008 72,034 miles

handbrake requires attention

near-side rear sub-frame will soon require attention

slight play in near-side front lower ball pin

Fail 1 Dec 2008 72,031 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

handbrake requires attention

sub-frame at near-side rear will soon require attention

Pass 18 Dec 2007 70,994 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2006 69,634 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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G858 YNO is a 1989 Rover Mini in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 G858 YNO, 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 G858 YNO registered?

G858 YNO is a 1989 Rover Mini, first registered on 18 October 1989.

Is G858 YNO safe to buy?

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