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G888 SNJ

1989 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

51,669 mi
Last recorded51,669 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 1989 Rover Mini56,834 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG888 SNJ
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 51,669 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2025 51,669 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Vehicle Identification Number not displayed (0.2 (a))

Pass 23 Jun 2023 51,669 miles
Pass 12 May 2022 51,669 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2021 51,669 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2020 51,669 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2019 51,637 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2019 51,620 miles

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

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Jun 2014 74,611 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Jun 2014 74,611 miles

Electrical wiring damaged, likely to cause a short (1.9.2b)

Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

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

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Front registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2011 74,611 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2011 74,611 miles

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

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

corrosion to nearside of front floor

Pass 23 Mar 2010 74,611 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2010 74,611 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Feb 2009 73,514 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2009 73,510 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Feb 2008 72,577 miles

advise rear exhaust mount (wood)

advise rear fuel pipe rusty

advise rear inner valance area

advise rear seat belt mounts used for front seat belt mounts

advise seat mounts (floor flexing)

advise suspension solid

Pass 6 Nov 2006 45,225 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2006 45,225 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

near side of steering rack has slight play

near side rear tyre perishing

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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G888 SNJ is a 1989 Rover Mini in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 G888 SNJ, 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 G888 SNJ registered?

G888 SNJ is a 1989 Rover Mini, first registered on 21 December 1989.

Is G888 SNJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for G888 SNJ shows 19 tests with a 63.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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