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G867 AWK

1989 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

61,297 mi
Last recorded61,297 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2025
Typical for 1989 Rover Mini56,834 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG867 AWK
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2025 61,297 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

slight underbody corrosion

Pass 1 Aug 2024 59,648 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2023 59,618 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2015 59,413 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2014 59,278 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2014 59,278 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 10 Jan 2013 59,217 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2012 58,112 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 56,375 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 54,563 miles

N/S/F Seat belt stalk casing broken

Fail 24 Aug 2009 54,563 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

N/S/F Seat belt stalk casing broken

Pass 17 Sep 2008 53,605 miles

both front indicators lenses partly white

o/s/f wheel bearing slight noise

Pass 19 Sep 2007 48,962 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2007 48,961 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 13 Sep 2006 44,973 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2005 43,825 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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G867 AWK is a 1989 Rover Mini in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 G867 AWK, 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 G867 AWK registered?

G867 AWK is a 1989 Rover Mini, first registered on 29 December 1989.

Is G867 AWK safe to buy?

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