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G863 MAG

1989 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2012
Tests11 (5 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate45.5%

Mileage

18,431 mi
Last recorded18,431 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2011
Typical for 1989 Rover Mini56,834 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG863 MAG
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

5 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2011 18,431 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2011 18,431 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 12 Oct 2010 68,569 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2010 68,544 miles

Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 10 Sep 2009 5,243 miles

advise fron t to rear brake pipe rusting at rear

advise slight movement in both front wheel brgs

Pass 6 Oct 2008 3,185 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2008 3,164 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Lower Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

advise brake pedal rubber worn through on the edge

advise threads damaged on steering rack

advise parking brake cable wearing through battery lead

Fail 21 Aug 2008 31,364 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Mar 2007 97,946 miles

Oil leak

slightly smoking when warm .

Fail 1 Mar 2007 97,901 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Fail 4 Dec 2006 97,816 miles

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

Nearside Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Outer Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

near side rear brake slightly sticking.

vehicle emits slight blue smoke on idle.

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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G863 MAG is a 1989 Rover Mini in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 45.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 G863 MAG, 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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G863 MAG is a 1989 Rover Mini, first registered on 29 September 1989.

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