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G859 CPG

1989 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

13,771 mi
Last recorded13,771 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 1989 Rover Mini56,834 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG859 CPG
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 13,771 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2024 12,241 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2023 10,476 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2022 9,248 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2022 9,248 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 7 Sep 2021 6,878 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2020 5,910 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2019 5,863 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2018 3,624 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2017 668 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 7 Sep 2016 98,346 miles

front and rear passenger seats missing at time of test

Fail 11 Aug 2016 98,336 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a ball joint (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Radius arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt X2 arms (2.4.G.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake binding X2 (3.7.B.1)

Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened handbrake (3.5.1b)

Brake cable modified but not seriously weakened incorrectly seated in pivot / plate (3.5.1n)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

STRONG SMELL OF FUEL IN CAR

front and rear passenger seats missing at time of test

20mm difference in rear suspension ride height

Pass 4 Jun 2015 96,159 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 23 May 2014 89,528 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Oil leak

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 1 May 2013 81,715 miles

Nearside headight lens cracked

Oil leak

Fail 26 Apr 2013 81,711 miles

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside headight lens cracked

Oil leak

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 May 2012 78,242 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

all subframe bush's worn and slight movement

nearside front outer c/v boot damp with grease

nearside front wheel bearing has slight play

nearside rear subframe bush oil soaked

underside of car undersilled

Fail 4 May 2012 78,185 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

all subframe bush's worn and slight movement

nearside front outer c/v boot damp with grease

nearside front wheel bearing has slight play

nearside rear subframe bush oil soaked

underside of car undersilled

Pass 5 May 2011 73,518 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Oil leak

Fail 5 May 2011 73,518 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Oil leak

Pass 5 Jul 2010 72,922 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 3 Jul 2009 66,428 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Oil leak

Rear Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 Jul 2008 61,152 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Pass 9 Jul 2008 61,152 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Pass 8 Sep 2006 58,919 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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G859 CPG is a 1989 Rover Mini in Red 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 G859 CPG, 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 G859 CPG registered?

G859 CPG is a 1989 Rover Mini, first registered on 2 November 1989.

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