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G876 YRD

1989 Rover Mini

Green Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2010
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

74,594 mi
Last recorded74,594 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2009
Typical for 1989 Rover Mini56,834 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG876 YRD
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2009 74,594 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2009 74,592 miles

Brake pipe excessively chafed (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

battery lead touching front to rear brake pipe

Pass 7 Feb 2007 72,518 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2007 72,515 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

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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G876 YRD is a 1989 Rover Mini in Green with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 G876 YRD, 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 G876 YRD registered?

G876 YRD is a 1989 Rover Mini, first registered on 31 October 1989.

Is G876 YRD safe to buy?

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