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G875 YRX

1989 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2025
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

81,306 mi
Last recorded81,306 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 1989 Rover Mini56,834 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG875 YRX
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Fail 29 Oct 2025 81,306 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 28 Oct 2024 79,944 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2023 77,969 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Oct 2023 77,969 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2022 73,739 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2021 73,171 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2019 72,740 miles

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

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated n/s/f and o/s/f lower wishbone (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2018 72,161 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2017 70,850 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2016 68,496 miles

Body has slight corrosion underbody and subframes (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 18 Jun 2015 67,420 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2013 61,983 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 9 Dec 2013 61,983 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 20 Jul 2012 57,404 miles

slight surface corrosion on nearside front inner wheel arch

Pass 5 Nov 2009 57,129 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

front pas.seat missing

offside front brake rubber hose slight twist [just legal and not fouling any items on full lock]

Fail 26 Oct 2009 57,125 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

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

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

Offside Outer Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

front pas.seat missing

Pass 6 Nov 2008 51,054 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2007 43,073 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2007 43,073 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2006 37,531 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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G875 YRX is a 1989 Rover Mini in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 G875 YRX, 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 G875 YRX registered?

G875 YRX is a 1989 Rover Mini, first registered on 10 November 1989.

Is G875 YRX safe to buy?

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